Hello Sorry you’re feeling this way. Since you’ve had loose motions for 3 days and common medicines like Sprolac and Eldoper haven’t helped, it’s important to focus on a few key things:
1. Hydration is most important:
Drink plenty of fluids—water, ORS (oral rehydration solution), coconut water, or clear soups—to prevent dehydration.
2. Diet:
Eat light, easily digestible foods like rice, curd, bananas, and khichdi. Avoid oily, spicy, or dairy-heavy foods for now.
3. Medicines:
Since you’ve already tried Sprolac (probiotic) and Eldoper (anti-diarrheal) without relief, it’s best not to take more medicines on your own. Sometimes, using anti-diarrheal medicines can be harmful if there’s an infection.
Go with antibiotic like - tab Rifaximin 400 mg - once a day after food for 3 days
4. When to see a doctor:
- If you have blood in stool, high fever, severe weakness, dizziness, or signs of dehydration (dry mouth, very little urine, sunken eyes)
- If loose motions continue for more than 3 days without improvement
5. Indian home remedies:
You can try drinking buttermilk with a pinch of salt and roasted cumin, or rice water (kanji), which can help soothe the stomach.
Next steps:
If you’re not improving, please see a doctor for a stool test and proper treatment. Sometimes antibiotics or other specific medicines are needed, but only a doctor should decide this after checking you.
Thank you
For loose motions persisting beyond three days, it’s important to address the root cause and consider whether there’s an underlying issue at play. If dehydration is a concern, as it often is with prolonged diarrhea, replenishing fluids and electrolytes is crucial. Oral rehydration solutions (ORS) are effective for maintaining hydration balance. While the medications you’ve tried, like Sprolac (a probiotic) and Eldoper (loperamide), can typically help manage symptoms, they might not be sufficient if there’s an infection or other underlying conditions. If you suspect an infection, it would be wise to take a stool test to identify possible pathogens that might require antibiotic treatment, although this should be done under medical guidance. Avoid self-prescribing antibiotics as misuse can lead to complications and antibiotic resistance. Diet-wise, adopt a BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast), which can help solidify stools. It’s equally vital to avoid dairy, fatty foods, and raw vegetables until the symptoms improve. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, especially if you experience high fever, severe abdominal pain, or notice blood in your stools, seek medical attention promptly. Severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, so timely professional evaluation is key. Since your symptoms have lasted several days without improvement, consulting with a healthcare provider would be the best course of action to determine if there’s a need for prescription treatment or further diagnostic procedures.
Hi, Based on your symptoms (loose motions for 1–3 days, 3–5 times/day with abdominal cramps), this is most likely acute gastroenteritis, which is usually self-limiting. Since Sprolac (probiotic) and Eldoper (loperamide) haven’t helped much, here’s what you should do next:
1. Most important step (even more than medicines) is Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). Take 1 glass after each loose stool. This prevents dehydration and is the key treatment.
2. Take the sporlac 3 times/day × 5 days. Stop Eldoper. And start this - Tab. Racecadotril 100mg once daily × 3 days. - Tab. Zinc 20mg once daily × 14 days.
3. Diet advice- Eat light foods: rice, banana, toast, curd. Avoid oily, spicy foods. Temporarily reduce milk if it worsens symptoms.
Physically see a doctor if - Diarrhea persists beyond 4–5 days. Fever or blood in stool. Signs of dehydration (dizziness, low urine output). ORS is essential. Add Racecadotril for better control. Most cases improve within a few days.
Feel free to reach out again.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
Hello dear See you can bring certain modification for improvement Ors medication Recodotril medication twice a day for 5 days Curd intake Khicdi for easy digestion Avoid heavy meals Stay hydrated Avoid junk food In case of no improvement in 7 days consult general physician medicine for better clarity Regards
