<prompt> Dose of zinc recommended for 9 month old during acute diarrhoea is:5 mg daily10 mg daily20 mg daily25 mg daily  <response>: Zinc supplement given during an acute diarrhoea episode reduces severity and duration of disease. WHO and UNICEF recommend that children 6 months be given 10 mg zinc daily, while children 6 months be given 20 mg daily. The recommended duration for treatment is for 10 to 14 days. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 204. 