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  • Male
  • 65 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm experiencing a tight feeling in my stomach and a lot of gas. I don't really want to eat or drink water, and I'm feeling pretty weak because of it. Could you recommend any tablets for better bowel movements? I'm not sure what to do.

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Patient is advised tab ciplox tz orally ,twice daily for 5 days, tab pantocid dsr orally ,once daily ,before food for 5 days, ors one sachet daily for 2 days atleast is advised to the patient.

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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