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I am getting loose motions from today mrng.i am a breastfeeding mother..can u pls suggest one tablet
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Acute loose motions starting today are most likely due to a mild gut infection or food-related upset.
Since you are a breastfeeding mother, the priority is:
• Stopping dehydration
• Using medicines that are safe for the baby
Most such episodes settle within 24–48 hours with simple treatment.
Next Steps
✅ First choice (very safe while breastfeeding):
• ORS – sip frequently (this is essential, not optional)
✅ If stools are frequent/watery:
• Racecadotril 100 mg
→ 1 capsule, 3 times a day until stools reduce
✔️ Safe in breastfeeding
✔️ Does not stop milk flow
⚠️ Loperamide (Imodium):
• Can be taken only if stools are very troublesome
• 1 tablet after loose motion, max 2 in a day
• Avoid if you have fever or blood in stools
❌ Avoid antibiotics unless prescribed
❌ Avoid anti-diarrheal combos with norfloxacin/ofloxacin
Health Tips
• Continue breastfeeding – it is safe and protective for the baby
• Eat light foods: rice, curd, banana, toast
• Avoid oily, spicy food for 24–48 hours
• Watch for warning signs:
• Fever
• Blood/mucus in stool
• Severe weakness or dizziness
• Diarrhea >48 hours
You’ve done the right thing by asking early. Most breastfeeding mothers recover quickly and safely with simple measures.
If symptoms persist or you’d like personalized guidance on medicines and diet, an online consultation can help you feel confident and supported while keeping both you and your baby safe.
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You need too hydrated your body as much as you can , sppooroolac or lbs solution gooood in your condition. Electrolyte solution ,Rehydration therapy like ors also good.antispasmodic also help.please feel free to consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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You can take tab sporlac one every 8hours for 2 to 3 days, take
Electral powder, rehydrating fluids,
Bananas, rice and light food.
If loose motions are many, better to consult a nearby hospital for physical examination and I.v. fluids if needed.
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Enterogermina respule three times for three to five days. (PROBIOTIC)
Oz two times after food for 3to5 days.
Banana papaya as fruits.
Light semiliquid Khichdi porridge poha Upma idali home made.
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Try a single dose of T. Ridol, that should help symptomatically. If loose motions continue you can start with ORS, Cap. Vibact twice daily for 5 days. Maintain hydration with soft and light diet.
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Need more information
But Take
Tab rifaximine for 3 days twice daily
Tab sporolac thrice daily
And rehydrate with water or ORS powders and coconut water
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Plenty of ors , ekectral powder.
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Kindly consult as it need more History...
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Ezetimibe
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Dr. Rohit Bakshi
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Jammu
You need simple one drug so that breastfeeding doesn’t get affected
Tab loperamide one tab sos
Thats it
Next Steps
Take light foods and coconut water
Health Tips
Don’t take antibiotics
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