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Taken Imodium For Diarrhea But No Relief. What Else Can I Do?
Question: Started with diarrhea at 10pm took 4 immodiam by 1:30 am. Stil running to the pot at 3:30 AM. What else can I do...74years old.
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
As you have already taken 4 immodium, I would suggest you not to take immodium again in 24 hrs. However, with 4 capsules of drug, at least frequency would have gone down.
You can take now probiotic available in XXXXXXX or in capsule form. Lactobacilus [sporlac] XXXXXXX works well for diarrhea.
Keep watch on dehydration, drink lots of fluid or if ORS or Electral water is available, you can drink it.
Avoid spicy food/chocolates/dairy products/leafy vegetables/fruits.
If you get bloody diarrhea, if you get fever, if signs of dehydration like dry mouth/less urine out develop; consult physician immediately.
Bacterial origin of diarrhea needs antibiotics like norfloxacin/oflaxacin, which are available on prescription.
I hope I have answered your query. In case of doubt, I shall be happy to help you.
Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
Thanks for writing in.
As you have already taken 4 immodium, I would suggest you not to take immodium again in 24 hrs. However, with 4 capsules of drug, at least frequency would have gone down.
You can take now probiotic available in XXXXXXX or in capsule form. Lactobacilus [sporlac] XXXXXXX works well for diarrhea.
Keep watch on dehydration, drink lots of fluid or if ORS or Electral water is available, you can drink it.
Avoid spicy food/chocolates/dairy products/leafy vegetables/fruits.
If you get bloody diarrhea, if you get fever, if signs of dehydration like dry mouth/less urine out develop; consult physician immediately.
Bacterial origin of diarrhea needs antibiotics like norfloxacin/oflaxacin, which are available on prescription.
I hope I have answered your query. In case of doubt, I shall be happy to help you.
Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
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