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Suggest Medications For Loose Motion

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Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Question: iam suffering from loose motion at morning two times. shall i use oflaxacin ornidazole one tablet per day
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can use it if it is infectious diarrhea

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

There are many different causes for loose stools.
One of the causes is infection.

Ofloxacin and ornidazole may be taken if the loose stool is due to infection. A stool test may be done to see whether it is due to infection.

These medications should be taken for 7 days.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
now iam ok shall I stop medicice or not
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Complete the course

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though the symptoms have improved you need to complete the course.
Take those medications twice a day for 7 days.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)
sir, please inform the dose,
thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Twice a day for 7 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can take Zanocin OZ twice a day for 7 days. These are prescription drugs which will require a GP prescription.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini

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Suggest Medications For Loose Motion

Brief Answer: You can use it if it is infectious diarrhea Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. There are many different causes for loose stools. One of the causes is infection. Ofloxacin and ornidazole may be taken if the loose stool is due to infection. A stool test may be done to see whether it is due to infection. These medications should be taken for 7 days. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K.