Anti - Diarrheals
The treatment protocol to be followed in Diarrhea should be in the following order Rehydration: Give the patient plenty of orals fluids or ORS or start IV fluids if required. Probiotics: Ask the patient to consume Curd or Yogurt or Isabgol. Sporolac sachets or tablets (Lactobacillus) or Econorm sachets (S.Boulardii)can be given to restore bacterial flora in intestines. Antissecretory agents: Drugs like Racecodotril can be given to reduce the fluid loss. Antimotility agents: Drugs like Loperamide (Tab.Eldoper 2mg) or Diphenoxylate (Tab Lomotil) can be given to stop the gut movements. Dietary Advice in Diarrhea Advice plenty of water, Liquids, Black tea, Ganji, Buttermilk, Coconut water, Fruit juices, Biscuits, Overripe Bananas. As loose motions decrease, Soft diet like Idli, Soft rice (Curd rice/Ghee rice),Rice with buttermiilk, Ganji, Fruits,etc. Avoid heavy, hard, cold, hot, spicy and oily foods. Most commonly used Anti - Diarrheals are : 1. Loperamide 2mg How Loperamide work...