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Common OPD Cases

Acute Gastroenteritis

  1. Admit the patient
  2. Gives ORS again and again
  3. Inf Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 100ml IV BD
  4. Inf Metronidazole (Flagyl) IV TDS
  5. Inf R/lactate or N/S 1L IV BD
  6. Inj Drotaverine (Nospa) IV SOS
  7. Inj Dimenhydrinate (Gravinate) IV SOS

Home Treatment

  1. Soft food for 3-4 days
  2. Use clean boiled water
  3. Tab Ciprofloxacin (Ciproxin) 500 mg 1xBD for 6 days
  4. Tab Mebeverine (Colofac) 70mg 1xBD for 10days or SOS
  5. If Chronic diarrhea then give along ORS
  6. If drugs associated diarrhea, then Dioctahedral smectite (Smecta) sachet

Disclaimer: This guide is an educational reference for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement — always follow your hospital's protocols and current guidelines.