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Should I Take Ornidazole And Ofloxacin Twice For Diarrhea And Upset Stomach?
Question: Hi, I am 40 yrs. male, need to travel frequently . I am Having 3 - 4 loose motions for last 2 days and upset stomach, bloating and body pain. Should I take ornidazole and ofloxacin / took rifaximin 200 mg yesterday twice? I feel I should take
Brief Answer:
Attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.
The associated body pain is due to loss of fluid and electrolytes during the episodes of loose motion.
Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food). Since you have already started Pantodac DSR, please continue it.
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).
3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics.
4. A course of antibiotics: As you have not obtained any relief from Rifaximin, it will be better to switch to Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations. However, it is always advisable to take the antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports to tackle the causative organism.
5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.
The associated body pain is due to loss of fluid and electrolytes during the episodes of loose motion.
Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food). Since you have already started Pantodac DSR, please continue it.
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).
3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics.
4. A course of antibiotics: As you have not obtained any relief from Rifaximin, it will be better to switch to Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations. However, it is always advisable to take the antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports to tackle the causative organism.
5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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