SIDE EFFECTS: Dry lips and mouth, minor swelling of the eyelids or lips, crusty skin, nosebleeds, upset stomach, or thinning of hair may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Duration of stomach flu depends on the severity of the attack. The condition may become worse in case of infants, young children and elderly who cannot drink sufficient fluids to compensate for dehydration experienced during the illness. For these people, stomach flu can last for 3 weeks or more.
Viral gastroenteritis means the inflammation is caused by infection with a virus. It often causes vomiting (throwing up) or diarrhea. Viral gastroenteritis is often called stomach flu, but it is not caused by flu (influenza) viruses.Viral gastroenteritis can be caused by many different viruses, including Rotaviruses, Torovirus, Adenoviruses, Caliciviruses, Astroviruses, and a group of Norwalk-like viruses. child with viral gastroenteritis may also have: headache. fever. stomach cramps or a sore stomach. In general, the symptoms begin 1 to 2 days after catching the virus. They can last for 1 to 10 days.