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Is Ciplox TZ Effective In Treatment Of Diarrhea?
Hi doc had sudden loose motions probably induced by mango or some salties i had. started Ciplox TZ 2 days back, 2 tabs a day, but the losse motions continue, only reduced in no. of times I am 60, and have a history of indigestiion since childhood - IBS apparently. Do I continue with Ciplox TZ?
Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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If the diarrhea occurs due to diet (such as mango or other foods) , then the use of antibiotics is not needed.
Diarrhea is also a possible side effect of ciprofloxacin though it only occurs in 2% of adults who use the medication (2 out of 100 adults)
You can consider discontinuing the antibiotic after speaking to your doctor unless a specific bacteria has been identified that requires this medication.
Probiotics may help with the resolution of the diarrhea.
I hope this helps
If the diarrhea occurs due to diet (such as mango or other foods) , then the use of antibiotics is not needed.
Diarrhea is also a possible side effect of ciprofloxacin though it only occurs in 2% of adults who use the medication (2 out of 100 adults)
You can consider discontinuing the antibiotic after speaking to your doctor unless a specific bacteria has been identified that requires this medication.
Probiotics may help with the resolution of the diarrhea.
I hope this helps
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