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Loose motion and stomach pain
My daughter,15 years old, is having loose motions since morning (6 times) and stomach pain. I just gave her a lemotil and one cup of home made ORS. What can I give her to ease her stomach pain and control the motions?
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I would be advise to continue hydration properly , avoid any fried food and for medication kindly consult me on practo for the same
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Meftal spas ds two times a day after food or as required ors, LAMONADE ELECTORAL POWDER BUTTERMILK. Curd rice, poha curd.
Banana papaya as fruits
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Econorm
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Dr. Digvijay Vashistha
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Dr. Abhishek Anand
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
1. Continue ORS — most important
Loose motions cause dehydration fast in children.
Give:
• ½–1 cup ORS after every loose motion
Small frequent sips are best.
Homemade ORS is good, but WHO ORS (Electral/DripDrop/Pedialyte) is even better if available.
2. About Lomotil
Lomotil is NOT routinely recommended for children because it slows the intestine too much.
Since you already gave 1 dose, it’s okay, but do not give any more.
3. Safe medicines to control loose motions
Racecadotril (Econorm / Hidrasec / Redotril)
Dose for 15-year-old:
100 mg capsule three times a day (morning–afternoon–night)
It reduces diarrhea safely without stopping the intestine completely.
Probiotics
Helpful for pain + loose motions.
Options:
• Econorm sachet – 1 sachet twice daily
• Vizylac / Sporolac – 1 tab twice daily
• Darolac – 1 cap twice daily
4. For Stomach Pain
The pain is because the intestines are contracting due to infection.
You can give:
Hyoscine (Buscopan)
10 mg tablet — one tablet, up to 3 times a day if needed
OR
Dicyclomine
10 mg tablet — twice daily
Both are safe for a 15-year-old.
Avoid painkillers like ibuprofen for diarrhea—they worsen the stomach.
5. Diet Advice for Today
Give only:
• Curd rice
• Khichdi
• Toast
• Bananas
• Coconut water
• ORS
• Soups
Avoid:
• Milk
• Tea/coffee
• Oily food
• Chips
• Cold drinks
• Spicy food
Next Steps
Take her to a doctor immediately if:
• More than 8–10 motions in a day
• Not drinking enough / looks weak
• High fever
• Blood in stool
• Vomiting everything
• Severe abdominal pain
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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