Bibs
Bibs contains Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, which is an essential mineral required for various cellular processes, immunity, and digestive health. In children suffering from diarrhea, zinc supplementation helps reduce the duration and severity of the episode.
Dosage by Body Weight
Standard therapeutic dose for diarrhea is 10 mg to 20 mg elemental zinc daily for 10-14 days. Best taken on an empty stomach, but can be administered with food to prevent gastric irritation.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 5 mg to 10 mg daily
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Commonly given as 1 ml to 2 ml of Bibs drops (5 mg/ml). Consult a pediatrician before starting.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 10 mg daily
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to 2 ml of drops or 2.5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup. Recommended for infants under 6 months.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 20 mg daily
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to 4 ml of drops or 5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup. Recommended for children older than 6 months.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 20 mg daily
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to 5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup. Complete a full 10-14 day course for diarrhea management.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 20 mg daily
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to 5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup or one 20 mg dispersible tablet daily.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 5 mg to 10 mg daily | Once daily | Commonly given as 1 ml to 2 ml of Bibs drops (5 mg/ml). Consult a pediatrician before starting. |
| 5-7 kg | 10 mg daily | Once daily | Equivalent to 2 ml of drops or 2.5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup. Recommended for infants under 6 months. |
| 8-10 kg | 20 mg daily | Once daily | Equivalent to 4 ml of drops or 5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup. Recommended for children older than 6 months. |
| 11-15 kg | 20 mg daily | Once daily | Equivalent to 5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup. Complete a full 10-14 day course for diarrhea management. |
| 16-20 kg | 20 mg daily | Once daily | Equivalent to 5 ml of 20mg/5ml syrup or one 20 mg dispersible tablet daily. |
Formulation
SyrupOral DropsDispersible Tablet
Purpose
Used as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of acute and persistent diarrhea in pediatric patients, and for the prevention and treatment of zinc deficiency.
Generic Name
Zinc Sulfate MonohydrateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.