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Can Econorm Be Given For Loose Motion?

Dear Doctor,My father s age is around 73 years and for some days he is suffering from loose motions but only 2 - 4 times a day. Also feels very week and really unable to move. before 7 days I have given him ECONORM sachets 2/day for 5 days. he was ok for next 2 days but after that the same condition. Please advice should I continue the ECONORM more or any other medicine.
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Loose motion can loss of water and cause weakness.
You can use econorm for loose motion and it is safe.
Take other advises:
Drink ORS solution to maintain hydration
Soluble fiber supplements like senna
Take food like
Boiled rice with added lemon and salt.
Banana, applesauce, buttermilk, pomegranate, toast.
proper rest.
If not resolves then consult the physicians and undergo stool microscopy and culture to rule out the infectious etiology.
For infection ciplox -OZ will helpful.
Parentral normal saline will helpful in the severe condition.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Can Econorm Be Given For Loose Motion?

Hello dear I understand your concern Loose motion can loss of water and cause weakness. You can use econorm for loose motion and it is safe. Take other advises: Drink ORS solution to maintain hydration Soluble fiber supplements like senna Take food like Boiled rice with added lemon and salt. Banana, applesauce, buttermilk, pomegranate, toast. proper rest. If not resolves then consult the physicians and undergo stool microscopy and culture to rule out the infectious etiology. For infection ciplox -OZ will helpful. Parentral normal saline will helpful in the severe condition. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar