Stoma Care

Question 1

Can you use EC/MR in stoma patients?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What shouldn’t be taken with stoma?

Answer 2

Sorbitol

Vulnerable to GI side effects - avoid NSAIDs etc.

Vulnerable to water and electrolyte depletion - avoid diuretics, hypokalaemia, laxatives

Can use codeine or loperamide

Question 3

What should be taken to reduce gastric acid secretion and stoma output?

Answer 3

PPI