Can I Take Zofer For Gastric Problem?

Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 5 Feb 2014 Answered on

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi, I am suffering from Gastric issues. my doc told me that it is amebiasis. He suggested to use Lacnid and I am getting stomach pain with this tablets and my stomach is bloated. I reported the same to him and he suggests me to take Zofer 4. I searched in net and found that it is for nausea and vomiting. Can you please suggest what to do?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: You are being treated for acidity and acid reflux Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. I am not sure that you have amoebiasis or not , but if your doctor has told this , i must tell you that he has not given you treatment for that. He is treating you for acidity and reflux as these drugs are used for this. Tell me following things : 1. Since when you are having this problem? 2. Bloating is chronic or has started recently? 3. Any acid reflux problems? 4. Any constipation or loose motions? 5. Any pain abdomen ? if yes , where and since when? Reply with the answers so that i can help you further Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (8 minutes later)

Please find my answers inline: 1. Since when you are having this problem? - Since 4 days I have pain in lower abdomin, I visited this doc two days back. 2. Bloating is chronic or has started recently? - Bloating has started since I started using Lacnid and Rabeprazole & Domperidone 3. Any acid reflux problems? - I used to get heart burns before, not in the last 3 months. 4. Any constipation or loose motions? - I dont have any constipations but I do have frequent loose motions because of may be eating outside or chronic acidity 5. Any pain abdomen ? if yes , where and since when? - I had pain in lower abdomen and since taking tablets that has come down but I got bloating and pain between the two ribs. Hope this will help. Best Regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Seems to be Gastrointestinal infection Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Since your problem is acute , with loose stools and also you eat outside food , chances of gastro intestinal infection are there. In such situations i advice following things to my patient : 1. To take Tablet Oflox-OZ (Combination of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) twice daily for 5 days. 2. A combination of Pantoprazole with Domperidone once a day for 5 days. 3. A probiotic like Vibact / Lactovit once a day for 5 days. You may discuss with your doctor about my opinion , i am sure he will agree. Wish you a speedy recovery. If you don't have any further query , you may please close the discussion and rate it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar