Diarrhea 70 year old patient

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Asked for Male, 24 Years

Sir/Maa'm Good morning, Patient is having loose watery stool from past 4 days. Today we went to doctor in our nearby clinic but doctor of gastro was absent and general medicine MD doctor prescribed medicines. I have a query , are the medicine right , kindly give review 1) Lactic Acid Bacillus Tab: 2,2,2 after meals 2) Multivitamin and Multmineral after lunch 1 daily 3) Pantaprazole Gastro resistant and Domperidone Prolonged 1 tablet empty stomach 4)Cefixime with Lactic acid bacillus 200mg 2 tab daily after meals. Prescribed for 5 days. Kindly guide and give your feedback. Are these medicine ok to take for diarrhea? Thanks

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Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla

Gastroenterologist 17 yrs exp Hyderabad

The prescribed medications are appropriate for treating acute diarrhea. Important points to follow: Stay well hydrated Take medications at prescribed times Complete the full 5-day course Take probiotics (Lactic Acid Bacillus) regularly as prescribed as they are proven effective in treating acute diarrhea one tablet twice a day is enough If symptoms persist beyond 5 days or worsen, please consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation

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Dr. Vithal Kumbar Gastroenterologist 3 yrs exp Bagalkot · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vithal Kumbar

Gastroenterologist 3 yrs exp Bagalkot

Presently having loose motion ? If no stop these medicines If yes complete treatment These medicines will help