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Which of the following statements is true about zinc supplementation in childhood diarrhea?

10 mg/day in children <6 months; 20 mg/day in children >6 months

5 mg/day in children <6 months; 10 mg/day in children >6 months

20 mg/day in children <6 months; 30 mg/day in children >6 months

None of these

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. A. 10mg/day in children <6 months; 20mg/day in children >6 monthsOral zinc supplementation is recommended in all children with acute diarrhea. It should be given at a dose of 10mg/day in children <6 months; and 20mg/day in children >6 months for a total duration of 14 days.

Which of the following statements is true about zinc supplementation in childhood diarrhea?

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