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What Causes Pale Stools After Taking Imodium?

Hi,Since last sunday i havr had shivers and chills. I thought this was flu but then yesterday and today developed diarrhea and so took Imodium. Just now I had a bowel movement but it wasn t watery. It was however white and very pale. What should i do? Thanks
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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I really appreciate your concern, the given symptoms of diarrhea is due to infection and it could be protozoa infection here in this case it is better to avoid the Imodium because it just check the diarrhea and not cure the underlying disease I would suggest to try Tab Metronidazole 400 mg twice in day for five days, hope this information helps.
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What Causes Pale Stools After Taking Imodium?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, the given symptoms of diarrhea is due to infection and it could be protozoa infection here in this case it is better to avoid the Imodium because it just check the diarrhea and not cure the underlying disease I would suggest to try Tab Metronidazole 400 mg twice in day for five days, hope this information helps.