I gave her econorm sachets and ecobion bottles because she had a stomach ailment and fever.
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Giving Econorm and Ecobion can help support recovery in stomach infection with fever, but the most important treatment is adequate fluids (ORS), light diet, and rest. Econorm helps restore gut balance, while Ecobion supports nutrition, but they do not treat the infection itself. If fever persists, diarrhea is severe, or there are signs of dehydration, consult a doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
Please recommend medication for me as I am experiencing stomach ache and loose motion. I took one tab each of introcunal and mertojyl yesterday evening and this morning.
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Stomach pain with loose motions is usually due to Acute gastroenteritis, and the main treatment is hydration rather than more antibiotics. Drink plenty of ORS, take light foods (rice, curd, banana), and you can use a probiotic like Econorm and a pain/fever medicine like Paracetamol if needed. Avoid taking multiple antibiotics like Metrogyl without doctor advice, as they may not help and can worsen gut imbalance. If diarrhea is severe, persistent, or associated with vomiting, fever, or dehydration, consult a doctor promptly.
How should a 250 mg econorm sachet be used?
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Econorm 250 mg sachet is used to restore healthy gut bacteria in diarrhea. Mix the powder in a small amount of water, milk, or ORS (not hot liquids) and drink it immediately after mixing. It is usually taken once or twice daily as advised by your doctor. Take it after food, and continue for the recommended duration to help normalize stools.
For the past month, I've noticed that my stool is not well formed, breaks up in the toilet, and contains food particles. During this time, I've been taking certain antibiotics for scalp boils. A few days ago, I went to my doctor to talk about my digestive issues, and he said that sometimes antibiotics disrupt the intestinal flora, which could be the cause of this. I've been taking ofloxacin + ornidazold with probiotics and antispasmodic medication for the past five days. I've had two visits, however my stool is loose and contains food particles. I checked my CBC, and it shows a somewhat low level of Hb 12.5. Since I haven't tested it previously, what should I do now that I'm not taking any medication? However, it differs from diarrhoea.
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Your symptoms are likely due to antibiotic-related gut imbalance (Antibiotic-associated diarrhea) rather than true infection, so repeated antibiotics like Ofloxacin + Ornidazole are usually not needed now. Focus on recovery?take probiotics (curd/yogurt or supplements), eat a light, fiber-balanced diet (avoid very spicy/oily foods), and stay hydrated; stools may take 1?2 weeks to normalize. Your Hb 12.5 is only mildly low and not a major concern immediately. If loose stools persist beyond 2?3 weeks, or you notice weight loss, blood in stool, or worsening symptoms, consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation (like stool tests).
For the past fifteen days, I've been experiencing loose movements. I was prescribed econorm and taxim-o for five days. However, it was ineffective. He prescribed Rifagut 550 three times a day yesterday as well. However, I still go seven or eight times a day.What ought I to do?
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Loose motions for 15 days despite medicines like Econorm, Taxim-O, and now Rifagut 550 need proper evaluation rather than repeated antibiotics. Continue good hydration with ORS, eat light foods (rice, curd, banana), and avoid oily/spicy items. Since you are passing stools 7?8 times daily, get a stool test (infection/parasites) and consult a gastroenterologist; sometimes causes like Chronic diarrhea or gut imbalance need targeted treatment. Seek urgent care if there is dehydration, fever, or blood in stool.
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