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Imp patient counseling for OTC drugs in
diarrhea
• Non drug measures ( fluid, diet)
• Appropriate dose, frequency of administration
• Duration of therapy
• Expected time to onset of relief
• Degree of relief (expected)
• Most common side effect
• Side effect that necessicate medical referral
• See doctor if;;;
• Signs of dehydration
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TRAVELER’S DIARRHEA
1-Traveler experiences 4-5 loose or watery bowel
movements each day.
2-Other commonly associated symptoms :
ànausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, bloating,
low fever, malaise, and appetite is usually low.
3-àBlood or mucus in the diarrhea, or high fever
heralds a more serious cause, such as cholera
(invasive bacteria)
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