Zinc is used to complete the diarrhea treatment in children aged below 5 years old, taken with Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) based on WHO.
Zinc and ORS immediate-administration can lessen the duration and severity of dehydration. Since the diarrhea has stopped, take Zinc continuously to replace the lost Zinc. It will lessen the risk of recurrent diarrhea episodes on the next 2-3 months.