2007-10-05 08:33:45 · 19 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Start with Pepto-Bismol
Then use the "BRAT" diet.
Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast(dry)
Also avoid sugar that will add to the problem. drink a lot of water so you do not get dehydrated.
2007-10-05 08:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by mysticalviking 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well according to my doctor Loperimide is only for a once in a while episode. If this is an ongoing problem, you need to get some professional help, because you don't want to be stopping the toxins from coming out.
If you are suffering from food poisoning, then going on the brat diet is sufficient.
If you experience on-going diarrhoea, then you may have IBS or colits or crohns, in which case, get along to the GI doctor ASAP, and don't take any anti-diarrhoea drugs, because there are toxins trying to come out. Things that will settle down a stomach suffering from IBS, colitis, and crohns are:
melon, banana, banana smoothie made with soy milk, peeled apple, pear, grapes, no fat, no meats, no fiber.
(maybe mashed potato and egg). and NO TOAST.
2007-10-05 18:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to my personal and clinical experience, the best OTC medication for diarrhea is Imodium [Loperamide HCL]. You should take two pills as soon as you get the medication, then one pill after every episode of diarrhea. Drink lots of fluids like sport drinks; these counteract both water and electrolyte loss. If the symptoms persist, you should get evaluated by a doctor or go to an ER because the risk of becoming severely dehydrated. There's a more effective medication available by prescription only [it's an Schedule IV controlled substance]; its brand name is Lomotil [Diphenoxylate hydrochloride and Atropine sulfate]. It acts by relaxing the gastrointestinal tract, controlling both the diarrhea and the colic pain that's often associated with it.
For detailed information on Lomotil go to this link:
http://www.drugs.com/pdr/lomotil.html
For more information on Imodium, go to this link:
http://www.drugs.com/pdr/imodium.html
2007-10-05 16:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by la_nena_sabe... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BRATTY diet.
Bananas, Rice, Apples, Tapioca, Toast, Yogurt. Don't eat other types of fruit, because they will just make things worse. Good luck, I've been there. The good thing about it was that for me, it didn't last for more than two days.
My doctor said that it's only if by for some strange reason it lasts more than 14 days, can they admit you to a hospital. I bet for you it's not that severe though.
2007-10-05 15:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by nickdude07 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Imodium AD is the best thing to take. And be sure to drink lots of water so you don't dehydrate.
2007-10-05 15:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Imodium, or just eat a lot of dairy and breads. That ought to stop you up for a while.
2007-10-05 16:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bananas .. . although an extra-cheese pizza will do the job *and* function as comfort food, too.
2007-10-05 17:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pepto,immodium works really good and eat saltines crackers and drink 7up
2007-10-05 15:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by my 1st has arrived 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
imodium. i think its in a blu or green box. i used it when i had a stomach virus. its pretty good
2007-10-05 21:20:41 · answer #9 · answered by sweet.city05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A walk to the bathroom
2007-10-05 15:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by letsgopitt2002 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋