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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?
My 82 year old mother has been having diarrhea on and off for the past week . We ve tried Immodium and it doesn t seem to be helping anymore. Her doctors office is closed until Tuesday so I can t get any recommendations from him. What other OTC medications should we try?
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
-Over-the-counter options include Imodium (loperamide) and Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate)
-Take frequent, small sips of water or a rehydration drink and small bites of salty crackers.
-Begin eating mild foods the next day or sooner, depending on how you feel.
-You can take probiotics
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
-Over-the-counter options include Imodium (loperamide) and Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate)
-Take frequent, small sips of water or a rehydration drink and small bites of salty crackers.
-Begin eating mild foods the next day or sooner, depending on how you feel.
-You can take probiotics
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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