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Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

RIFAXIMIN-400Mg

Uses:

<p>Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's is used in the treatment of traveller's diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. The detailed uses of Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's are as follows:<br/> • Treatment of infectious diarrhea: Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's is primarily used to treat infectious diarrhea.<br/> • Traveler’s diarrhea: Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's is also used for treating traveler’s diarrhea.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotic agents used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children. Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's contains Rifaximin, which works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Thereby, Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's helps treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea.

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Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's is used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea in children.

Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Thereby, it helps treat traveller’s diarrhoea and infectious diarrhoea.

Yes, diarrhoea may cause dehydration due to loss of fluid in stools. So, encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids/water to replace lost fluids due to diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor about rehydration therapy to replace lost salts.

Do not discontinue Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's without completing the course of treatment as it may decrease the effectiveness of the medicine and increase the likelihood of developing bacterial resistance. Therefore, continue giving Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's to the child for the prescribed duration to treat the condition effectually.

In some cases, Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's may cause Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhoea ranging from mild diarrhoea to fatal colitis. Consult the doctor if you notice watery or bloody stools.

Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's can be given with or without food as food does not affect the working of Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's.

Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, headache, abdominal pain, and fever. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's should be administered to the child for the duration recommended by the doctor. The doctor will determine the course of treatment based on the child’s condition.

Consult the doctor if diarrhoea persists for more than 24-48 hours or if it worsens.

No, Gastrobiotic-400 Tablet 6's is not used to treat diarrhoea accompanied by fever, blood in stools, or diarrhoea due to pathogens other than Escherichia coli. Consult the doctor if your child has diarrhoea along with fever; the doctor may prescribe alternate medicine.