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Is Probiotic Drug Effective In Treatment Of Loose Motions?

Hi doctor, my dad whose age is 60 yrs is suffering form frequent loose motion for atleast 4-5 time a day and after meals. He is taking metronidazole but its response is too slow. Can a probiotic drug like Vibact DS be of any help. He is a patient of lo BP. Please suggest soon. thanks
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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probiotics help to improve the balance of intestinal gut flor. they are supplemental. they may help reduce the frequency of loose motions.
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Is Probiotic Drug Effective In Treatment Of Loose Motions?

probiotics help to improve the balance of intestinal gut flor. they are supplemental. they may help reduce the frequency of loose motions.