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2024-05-17 06:52:46
My mother is 66 years old is on hemodialysis from past 6 years . She is suffering from diarrhea since yesterday ...she had econorm sachet...but not much relief...her potassium was 5.8 . Can any suggest and medication for diarrhea. Thankyou
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Hi Diarrhoea may take sometime to settle. As long she is able to eat we can wait. Need to consult

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Try redotril 100 mcg stat If not subsiding she may need antibiotics

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