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Malabsorption Home Care
Home care for malabsorption includes:
  • Drink plenty of liquids.
  • Avoid laxatives.
  • Avoid dairy products.
  • Avoid foods that contain lactose.
  • Avoid foods that contain sorbitol.
  • Avoid foods that contain Olestra.
  • Soy formula for infants Videos
  • Take anti-gas medications that contain simethicone:
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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