Diarrhea can happen to anyone, regardless of age or habits. This delicate issue can disrupt plans. Sometimes the symptoms go away after a day, sometimes it takes weeks to eliminate the intestinal disorder.
Appointing medications from diarrhea, the doctor takes into account the reasons that caused the body’s reaction. A correct diagnosis allows the doctor to prescribe effective treatment.
Regardless of the cause, treatment for diarrhea is comprehensive. To a person with good health It will take two to three days for symptoms to resolve.
If loose stools occur due to nervousness, it is enough to take a fixative medicine And sedative. If the intestinal microflora is disturbed, the doctor prescribes probiotics.
If loose stools are caused by poor nutrition (overeating or eating exotic foods), enzyme medications will help cure it.
The reason for the phenomenon is adverse reaction for medication. The medicine should be replaced with an analogue.
If loose stools are caused by food poisoning or an infectious disease, a fixative tablet will bring a short-term effect or will not help at all. In the latter case, consultation with a doctor is necessary. The doctor will order examinations, determine the cause and prescribe effective treatment in a particular case.
There are known universal medications that can help in an emergency. They will eliminate the discomfort, but perhaps only temporarily.
Effective remedies against diarrhea
Today, pharmacies offer many medications for diarrhea - domestic and foreign drugs. There are both expensive and cheap pills. But do all the remedies help in the event of a serious illness, are they able to stop the unpleasant symptom?
The medicine will help if the cause of the diarrhea is established. Depending on the cause, groups of drugs are distinguished.
Enterosorbents
Diarrhea caused by poisoning will be stopped by adsorbents. The drugs remove toxins, poisons, and microorganisms from the body. The price of medicines is acceptable.
List of the best medications for severe diarrhea:
- Activated carbon. Inexpensive tablets fast action. The product has a high sorption capacity. Removes toxins and microorganisms along with feces.
- White Activated carbon. The demand for activated carbon has led to the pharmaceutical industry producing tablets called White Activated Carbon. It is concentrated and effective in small doses.
- Enterosgel - used in adults and children for acute and chronic intoxication. It has sorption and detoxification properties.
- Smecta is a natural antidiarrheal agent. The advantage is that it is allowed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The powder is prescribed for children.
- Polysorb is a powder based on highly dispersed silicon dioxide. The medicine is prescribed for adults. Young patients as young as one year old can take it.
It is difficult to choose effective sorbents for diarrhea on your own. To eliminate the violation, it is better to leave the choice to the attending physician.
Probiotics
A group of medications designed to restore intestinal microflora. Probiotics prevent.
- Linex is a well-known third-generation product. Effective against diarrhea even in infants.
- Bifidumbacterin – contains live bifidobacteria. Corrects intestinal microflora. The powder is diluted in water and consumed immediately. Infant takes the drug diluted in breast milk.
- Hilak forte – corrects the qualitative composition of microorganisms in the intestines. Used to treat dysbacteriosis. Effective for .
- Lactobacterin is prescribed to normalize digestion.
- Acylact - a Russian remedy for the treatment gastrointestinal tract, capable of saturating it with acidophilic bacteria.
- Acipol - capsules recommended for intestinal infections, dysbacteriosis, stool disorders. Allowed for children from 3 months.
The benefits of probiotics are great. They allow you to cope with severe diseases. There are many drugs in this group. The most popular ones are listed. But the attending physician must choose the effective one.
Drugs that reduce peristalsis
Diarrhea in adults occurs when the intestines contract rapidly. Drugs have been developed that slow down the work and reduce the speed of feces passing through the intestines.
- Loperamide – fast acting tablets from diarrhea. The symptom is eliminated within 2 hours after administration, but the cause of diarrhea is not eliminated. It should not be given to children without a doctor's recommendation; the side effect is dehydration.
- Imodium is a medicine for diarrhea. Available in the form of capsules and tablets. Imodium in capsules and tablets for children from 6 years of age.
- Diara is an instant action medicine against diarrhea, recommended for adults and children over 6 years of age. Available in chewable tablet and capsule form.
There are many medications for bowel disorders for adults based on loperamide. They differ in price, manufacturer, have different names, but are similar in action. They perpetuate, but do not eliminate the disease. If the cause of diarrhea is an infectious disease, simple tablets will not help. If medications are for loose stool do not work, you need to urgently consult a doctor.
Antibiotics
For diarrhea caused by infection of the gastrointestinal tract with infections and viruses, the doctor will recommend taking an antibiotic or antimicrobial agent.
- Levomycetin is an antibacterial bitter tablet with a wide spectrum of action. It is possible to drink them for diarrhea if the diarrhea is caused by a bacterial intestinal infection.
- Amoxicillin is an antibiotic often prescribed to treat intestinal upset caused by infection. The medication is prescribed to adults and children. Children take the medicine in the form of a suspension.
- Furazolidone is an antimicrobial agent. While taking the medication, your urine may be dark brown in color. Instant absorption from the stomach promotes rapid action.
In some situations, only antivirals capable of providing effective treatment. Antibiotics do not involve self-medication. Drug therapy prescribed by a doctor.
Herbal preparations
Medicines help with intestinal disorders plant origin. A decoction of bird cherry fruits has an astringent property. In folk medicine, enemas with a decoction are recommended.
A decoction of the fruits of unripe walnuts is indicated for digestive difficulties and stool disorders.
Often occurs with diarrhea pain syndrome. For abdominal pain, you can take No-shpa, Drotaverine. It is a powerful remedy for pain and spasms.
Good and inexpensive medicines for the stomach and loose stools are named, with the help of which first aid is provided and treatment is carried out.
First aid for distress
Loose stools often take you by surprise in unexpected places. Sometimes there is no way to apply for medical care. In such cases, the patient should know what to do, prepare to provide first aid and try to eliminate the intestinal disorder by taking available medications.
First, you need to take a drug for intestinal disorders: Smecta, Enterol or activated carbon, which should be in every first aid kit. If your stomach hurts, take No-shpa.
If the symptoms stop, follow the diet for a week. Avoid fresh fruits, fried, fatty foods. Reduce carbohydrates. Maintain personal hygiene: wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.
The reasons that can cause an unpleasant symptom are varied. There are even more medications that can cope with pathology. It is difficult for the consumer to choose the necessary drug from the abundance of drugs presented by pharmacists. Do not forget that drug therapy is effective if prescribed by a professional. Self-chosen medications may cause more harm than good.
Anti-diarrhea pills should not be considered a single panacea for intestinal disorders. Treatment of diarrhea is a set of measures that is worked out by a doctor based on the characteristics of the patient’s body, the cause of diarrhea and many associated factors.
Which medicine should I choose?
It’s not difficult to take any pills when you suddenly have loose stools, it’s important that they help. For example, phthalazole, widely used in medical institutions, does not help everyone; taking it is not very convenient (on average, 2 tablets every 2 hours).
- Phthalazole
Sulfanilamide drug, more indicated for infectious diarrhea (acute dysentery, exacerbations of it chronic form, colitis, enterocolitis of an infectious nature), therefore taking phthalazole for diarrhea caused by banal indigestion is not always rational. The effect of taking it begins to be observed only on days 2-3, which is explained by the suppression of the growth of pathogenic microflora in the intestines.
And although the drug has little evidence side effects, its use is undesirable in patients with problems in the kidneys, liver, hematopoietic disorders and hemophilia. During pregnancy, phthalazole can be prescribed when there is a risk of irreversible consequences for the woman, and in the first trimester it is strictly contraindicated. Children can drink phthalazole from early age with severe diarrhea syndrome and isolation of the pathogen from feces.
- Furazolidone
Belongs to the group of nitrofurans, is antibacterial agent. Furazolidone is used to treat infectious diseases gastrointestinal organs ( infectious diarrhea, food poisoning, salmonellosis, dysentery). Used in tablet form for adults and children, all intestinal symptoms disappear within 3 days, but this effect depends on whether the diarrhea is caused by pathogens. If the cause of diarrhea is not related to viruses and bacteria, it is not recommended to drink furazolidone; it does not have an adsorbing or fixing effect.
Furazolidone is prescribed to children already from younger age, if there is a history of intestinal infection, with another etiology ( acute appendicitis, viruses, malnutrition, poisoning) the drug is not indicated and will not be effective.
For pregnant women, furazolidone is prescribed only when absolutely necessary; the doctor must weigh the pros and cons to assess the potential threat to the child. If it is necessary to take the drug during lactation, stop feeding the baby.
- Levomycetin
An antibiotic drug (active chloramphenicol) has an antimicrobial effect on the body during diarrhea, leading to the gradual disappearance of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. It is not effective for fungal or viral diarrhea.
If the diarrhea is of a simple form, a single use of chloramphenicol is sufficient, but if relief does not occur after 3-4 hours, you should call a doctor. It is not recommended to carry out a course of treatment on your own; there is a risk of re-production of “unkilled” bacteria in the intestines. For adults, taking pills must be taken as prescribed by a doctor; the instructions prescribe especially strict treatment for children. Up to 3 years of age, the dose cannot be higher than 0.015 g/kg of weight, for children over 8 years old - no higher than 0.3 g/day.
It is not recommended for women to take chloramphenicol during pregnancy, lactation and very young children (the “gray syndrome” develops).
- Tetracycline
An antibiotic designed to suppress the growth of bacteria in the body, but is useless against fungi and viruses. Long-term use of tetracycline affects the fertility of bacteria, so bacterial diarrhea stops due to the gradual extinction of the pathogen in the intestines. Tetracycline, like any antibiotic, can cause intestinal dysbiosis and enterocolitis, which is why its use during diarrhea should be adjusted by a doctor. Self-medication and the prescription of tetracycline are strictly contraindicated for pregnant, lactating women, and children under 8 years of age.
- Enterofuril
Antimicrobial drug, actively suppresses Gr+ and Gr- microflora, intended for the treatment intestinal infections, does not disturb the balance of normal microflora. Enterofuril exhibits its antibacterial effect only in the intestinal lumen, is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and is completely excreted in the feces. Enterofuril is prescribed for acute or chronic diarrhea infectious origin for adults and children over 7 years old, 200 mg/4 times/day. Children from 2 to 7 years old: 200 mg 3 times a day. Taking the drug should last no more than a week.
For babies from 7 months to 2 years, the drug is indicated only in the form of a suspension (2.5 ml or 1/2 measuring spoon) 4 times a day, for infants up to 6 months - 1/2 measuring spoon no more than 3 times a day.
- Sulgin
It has an antimicrobial effect against diarrhea caused by intestinal infection, colitis, and dysentery. Contraindicated for use by pregnant women, while breastfeeding and children under one year of age. Price 40-50 rubles.
- Tannacomp
It has antispasmodic and antibacterial effects, helps with diarrhea, “knits” and adsorbs. Can be used with caution during pregnancy.
- Interix
An antifungal and antimicrobial agent, indicated for the infectious nature of diarrhea, intestinal amebiasis, dysbacteriosis and for the prevention of any intestinal infections and diarrhea. Cannot be used by children under 18 years of age. (Price from 300 to 500 rubles).
Symptomatic antidiarrheals
Drugs that affect intestinal motility will help eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of diarrhea. They are relatively safe, available without a prescription, and reduce the occurrence of diarrhea regardless of its occurrence. Their action is based on slowing the progress of the food bolus in the intestinal lumen, reducing the secretion of mucus and fluid and reducing the tone of the intestinal wall.
- Imodium
The drug Imodium (loperamide, suprelol, lopedium) - lingual tablets (capsules) against diarrhea, begin to act within the first hour after administration, is indicated for vomiting. Imodium is used for acute diarrhea of a non-infectious nature, for diarrhea caused by poor diet and stress. It’s good to take on the road to prevent “travelers’ diarrhea” in time; sometimes it helps with the infectious form of diarrhea in initial stage and irritable bowel syndrome.
Maximum daily dose for adults – 8 mg/day, with acute diarrhea at the first dose – 4 mg (2 capsules), then 2 mg after each trip to the toilet. For children, taking loperamide (Imodium) is contraindicated until 6 years of age; at other ages, only under the strict supervision of a doctor. Pregnancy in the first trimester and the lactation period are undesirable for taking the drug.
- Loperamide+simethicone
It is a combination drug called Imodium Plus, which includes an antifoam agent (simethicone) that adsorbs intestinal gases, eliminating bloating, a feeling of fullness and cramping pain in the abdomen. Indicated for adults and children over 12 years of age, the maximum dose per day is 4 chewable tablets. If stool returns to normal or does not occur within the next 12 hours, Imodium Plus should be discontinued.
Enterosorbents
A group of drugs with an enveloping and adsorbing effect, they are not absorbed in the intestines, they bind water, bacteria, viruses and toxins in the intestinal lumen, covering the intestinal wall from the inside with a protective layer.
- Smecta
A drug of natural origin, prescribed for acute intestinal infections (usually viral etiology). The course of treatment should not exceed 3-7 days. The list of contraindications must be taken into account.
- Kaopectate
A natural preparation, available in tablets and suspensions, is a purified mixture of magnesium and aluminum silicate hydrates. Treatment with a suspension is unacceptable when intestinal obstruction, children under 3 years of age. Taking tablets is not recommended for a child under 6 years of age.
- Enterodesis
The drug is well tolerated, the incidence of diarrhea gradually decreases. IN complex treatment used for acute infectious diarrhea. Endodez can be taken for up to 7 days.
Preparations that restore microflora
Taking effective drugs stopping diarrhea is not difficult, but it is no less important to populate the intestines with new microflora, which will completely normalize digestion in the shortest possible time.
- Bactisubtil
The tablets contain the B. subtilis bacillus and B. cereus, which is similar in action. They are excellent producers of useful organic acids, thanks to which the environment in the intestines returns to normal. Bactisubtil is indicated when bacterial growth is extremely high or there is a risk of bacterial infections.
- Linux
Contains three types beneficial microflora, which provides useful action throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract. Enterococci and lactobacilli support the work small intestine, and bifidobacteria are active in the thick section.
Which tablets will best help with diarrhea depends on the cause of the gastrointestinal disorder, general condition the human body and its individual characteristics. It is important to remember that expensive pills are not always more effective than cheap ones.
Anti-diarrhea tablets are available in many stores, expensive and cheap, and their range is quite wide. However, you should always remember that medications will not reduce the risk of recurrent diarrhea; by and large, the tablets only relieve symptoms and soothe the gastrointestinal tract. To get rid of diarrhea for a long time it is also necessary to follow a diet and correct image life.
Causes of diarrhea
You should know that diarrhea is not a disease, but rather a consequence of existing problems in the gastrointestinal tract. So first you need to determine the cause of the disorder. If it is not possible to go to the doctor right away, then you need to try to determine the cause of the diarrhea yourself.
Diarrhea can be acute or chronic. In the first case, it lasts up to 21 days, in the second case, loose stools can persist for a month.
When everything is normal in the body, up to 400 grams are released. feces in an adult. With diarrhea, the stool becomes more liquid, because... The amount of water in the body quickly increases for some reasons. By the number of bowel movements, you can determine the cause of the disorder.
For example, if the amount of feces has sharply increased from the usual volume, then the reason may be absorption by the intestinal walls various substances. If the amount of feces has decreased or remained the same, this may indicate a malfunction in intestinal motility.
In order for the medicine to be effective and fast-acting, it is necessary to establish the cause of diarrhea.
Most common reasons diarrhea in an adult is:
- poisoning with food, water, etc.;
- problems digesting heavy foods;
- allergies to certain foods;
- frequent stress, increased nervousness;
- sudden change in climate, diet (travel disorder);
- taking certain medications.
If diarrhea is caused by any of these factors, then it can be dealt with in three days. For the disorder to end, it is enough to buy anti-diarrhea pills at the nearest store, and not eat fatty and very exotic foods for a couple of days. If you are stressed, you can also take mild sedatives and make an appointment with a psychotherapist.
However, sometimes the problem in the body can be more serious. For example, diarrhea is sometimes caused by a bacteria or infection (salmonellosis, dysentery). In addition, gastritis and stomach ulcers may be the cause. In addition, diarrhea is caused by dysfunction of any organs, in particular renal and liver failure.
Despite the fact that all these causes of diarrhea are quite terrible, they are not always found. But diagnosing any of the problems will require a longer and serious treatment. Simple anti-diarrhea tablets are not enough here.
Diarrhea symptoms
The main signs of diarrhea are known to everyone. Usually a person feels weak, thirsty, sometimes the temperature rises and nausea appears if the cause is poisoning. However, there are also more serious symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
For example, cracking lips, dry mucous membranes, as well as rare urination and dark color urine may indicate more serious problems. In some cases, muscle cramps may appear and blood pressure may drop sharply.
You should always remember that if more serious symptoms appear, anti-diarrhea pills will not help. In this case, it is best to consult a doctor.
First aid for diarrhea
First of all, when you have diarrhea, you need to drink a lot to avoid severe dehydration. This rule is important not only for young children, but also for adults. Lightly salted water and chamomile tea are especially good against dehydration.
If the disorder continues for a long time, and the person defecates in very large quantities, then you need to see if there is any problem. Blood clots in stool may indicate dysentery or ulcers. If blood is present, you should immediately call an ambulance.
However, in most cases, a person can cope with the disorder on his own or, at least, mitigate the symptoms. If diarrhea occurs due to indigestion, poisoning, etc., then first you need to drink inexpensive or.
In addition, it is not recommended to eat in the first 12 hours after the onset of diarrhea. But at this time you need to drink as much as possible. If a person wants juice or tea, then you can use both, because... They will not only replenish moisture loss, but also nourish the body with vitamins.
After 12 hours, you can start eating if you want, you just need to stick to the diet. If there is no hunger, then you don’t have to eat.
If diarrhea occurs due to indigestion or poisoning, then anti-diarrhea tablets can be used to eliminate it. Just before purchasing it is better to consult a doctor if you are not sure that the medicine will help.
Phthalazole
Fthalazol is often used to combat diarrhea.. This remedy works best against diarrhea caused by an infection (salmonellosis, dysentery, etc.). This drug is not very suitable for ordinary diarrhea.
When taking the medicine, the effect is observed only after three days, because active ingredients tablets kill harmful bacteria in the intestines.
It is not recommended to take Phthalazole in patients with kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant women can be prescribed this drug, but only if the diarrhea is very severe. Pregnant women should absolutely not use Fthalazol in the first three months.
Levomycetin is sometimes prescribed. This is what gradually kills harmful bacteria in the intestines. If the diarrhea is fungal or viral, then these anti-diarrhea tablets will not help. 
Cannot be taken without a doctor's prescription, because during self-administration active substances may not kill all microorganisms. If the patient is a child, then a personal recommendation from a specialist is all the more necessary. This drug should not be taken during pregnancy or for very young children.
There is also such a drug as Furazolidone. This is a medicine of the nitrofuran group. Most often, this medicine is prescribed for infectious diarrhea; if the diarrhea is not bacterial or viral, then the drug cannot be taken.
Children can take furazolidone if the cause of diarrhea is an infection in the intestines. Pregnant women can be prescribed this medicine, but only as a last resort.
Enterofuril is an antimicrobial medicine, used for intestinal infections. One of its advantages is that it almost does not upset the balance of intestinal microflora. This drug in capsules is prescribed to children and adults for acute diarrhea. The duration of treatment with Enterofuril should not exceed seven days.
Another antibiotic is Tetracycline. It is used only when bacterial diarrhea. If diarrhea is caused by fungi or viruses, then this antibiotic will be completely ineffective. The duration of administration and dosage should be determined by the doctor, because the drug causes dysbacteriosis. For children preschool age, as well as pregnant women, taking Tetracycline is not advisable. 
As you can see, there are a lot of medications for diarrhea; you just need to choose the most suitable remedy. However, if in doubt, it is better to consult a doctor about which pills to take for diarrhea.
In addition to the usual medications for diarrhea, there are drugs that eliminate only the symptoms of the disorder, but do not treat the cause itself. Such medications are suitable for those whose diarrhea is caused by allergies, climate change, stress or indigestion, below is a small list.
One of the most well-known drugs that alleviates the symptoms of diarrhea is Imodium.. A person notices the effect of taking these tablets 60 minutes after taking it. . This medicine does not help with infectious, bacterial or viral diarrhea.
Adults can take Imodium up to 8 mg/day; the drug is contraindicated for preschool children. It is not recommended to take the medicine for pregnant women and during lactation.
Another drug that alleviates the symptoms of diarrhea is Loperamide Simethicone. This product contains Imodium and Simethicone, the latter removes gases from the intestines and reduces intestinal spasms. 
This medicine Prescribed for adults; children over 12 years old only. Maximum dose a day – four tablets. Loperamide is taken until loose stools stop.
Enterosorbent drugs are distinguished by the fact that they remove gases, toxins, viruses and bacteria from the intestines. The basic principle of action of enterosorbents is that they bind everything harmful substances together, and then they are excreted along with the feces.
Very often Smecta is used to eliminate diarrhea. This medicine is made from natural ingredients and helps against intestinal infections. The duration of therapy should not exceed a week.
Sometimes doctors prescribe Kaopectate for diarrhea. This medicine is also made from natural ingredients and is available in the form of tablets or suspension. This medicine is contraindicated in and if the patient is less than three years old.
Once the symptoms of the disorder subside, many people relax and return to their normal lifestyle. You must always remember that even if diarrhea was caused by ordinary indigestion or poisoning, the body still needs to recover. If a person is poisoned, then after eliminating diarrhea he needs to go on a diet for some time. If the problem was an intestinal infection, and the patient took a course of antibiotics, then after recovery you need to take them, which restore the microflora in the intestines.
One of the most popular drugs after antibiotic treatment is Linex. It contains several beneficial bacteria that restore balance in the intestines. restores microflora in the large and small intestines. 
You can also find the drug Baktisubtil in stores. It is recommended after severe disorders where the cause was infection or harmful bacteria.
In addition to tablets that restore intestinal microflora, you also need to change your lifestyle better side to reduce the risk of recurrence of the disorder.
Diet after diarrhea
Diet after diarrhea is no less important. If immediately after eliminating diarrhea you start eating the same way as before, this can provoke new problems. First, you need to give up some foods - you can’t eat cabbage, spices, raw vegetables, plums, dried apricots, etc.
A large number of foods that people are used to eating irritate the intestines and gastrointestinal tract as a whole. If the diarrhea was severe, then you should forget about snacks, fast food, chips, alcohol and sweets for at least 14 days.
Foods that should form the basis of the diet after diarrhea:
- crackers from white or black bread;
- porridge (oatmeal, semolina);
- vegetable puree;
- lean fish or meat;
- jelly, teas, decoctions, compotes.
All these products have a very gentle effect on the gastrointestinal tract and do not provoke re-inflammation.
If diarrhea occurs due to lactose intolerance, then the doctor himself prescribes a diet. Typically, in this case, milk sugar and gluten are excluded from the diet.
After diarrhea, you need to monitor your diet. It is recommended to eat small meals every three hours.
To prevent diarrhea from returning, you still need to know what needs to be removed from the diet. This is no less important, because All foods have different effects on the body.
Products that should be temporarily excluded:
- fatty meat (any kind, including fatty fish);
- fatty broth;
- semi-finished products;
- high fat dairy products;
- cabbage (not allowed in any form);
- beets;
- horseradish;
- turnip;
- canned vegetables;
- fried and hard-boiled eggs;
- fruits, berries with high content acids;
- pastries, fresh bread;
- mushrooms (not allowed in any form);
- soda, kvass.
However, you should not be upset and think that dietary food after diarrhea it is very boring. Even after a disorder, you can diversify your diet if you wish. For example, it is allowed to steam cutlets from meat, or boil fish. If you really want to, you can add butter and a little milk to the porridge. It is also allowed to prepare pureed soup in light meat or vegetable broth. Pasta is also not prohibited, but it must be exclusively boiled.
As for milk, you can eat low-fat cottage cheese; you can drink fermented milk drinks (, fermented baked milk). You can make omelettes and boil soft-boiled eggs; they do not irritate the gastrointestinal tract and do not cause diarrhea.
Vegetables include zucchini, pumpkin, potatoes and green beans. All this can be boiled or baked in the oven.
It is also allowed to cook compotes from fruits and berries, make jellies and mousses. If you wish, you can eat some fresh strawberries or wild strawberries.
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Indications
Normally, the amount of stool per day does not exceed 300 g; with diarrhea, its amount increases and becomes liquid, the amount of water in the stool increases by 60-70%. Moreover, most often, diarrhea is a consequence of other problems: poisoning, intestinal infections, disturbances of intestinal microflora, and so on. Therefore, treatment of diarrhea must be comprehensive.
Diarrhea is often accompanied acute pain in the stomach, nausea, severe vomiting, especially in case of poisoning or infection. This further increases fluid loss, which means that help must be immediate. That is why it is so important to choose the right modern, effective drug for children and adults.
Antidiarrhea medications are prescribed in the following cases:
- poisoning;
- dysbacteriosis;
- intestinal infections.
Contraindications
Common contraindications for anti-diarrhea medications are:
- intolerance to components;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- childhood;
- intestinal obstruction;
- colitis.
However, there may be other contraindications. To avoid confusion, carefully study the instructions that are attached to each drug on the portal.
Release form
Liquid products are considered the most effective, as they are absorbed faster, but they are not always convenient to use in emergency situations. Therefore, medications for diarrhea are often produced in tablets. An experienced doctor will help you decide the best view for your case.
Common release forms:
- pills;
- capsules;
- powders;
- suspensions.
Manufacturing countries
In addition to Russian medicines for diarrhea, the assortment of pharmacies in the “36.6” network includes drugs from:
- Italy;
- Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Croatia;
- France;
- Poland;
- Germany;
- Spain.
BEFORE USING THE DRUGS, YOU SHOULD READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OR CONSULT WITH A SPECIALIST.
Diarrhea is severe pathological condition Human gastrointestinal tract, which brings significant inconvenience to the patient. Modern medicine thoroughly studied the process of development of diarrhea and the causes that cause it; accordingly, there is an abundance of medicinal drugs on the pharmacological market.
If the budget requires saving, then choosing anti-diarrhea tablets can be very easy and simple.
The development of diarrhea follows the following scenario: loose stools appear as a result of the unnaturally rapid passage of contents through the intestines, and rapid peristalsis contributes to impaired digestibility of digested food and proper absorption of water in the large intestine. Certain physiological disturbances contribute to the initiation of such failures.
Factors for the formation of the disorder
Some diseases - blood poisoning, malaria, pneumonia- contribute to the development of diarrhea, which goes away after recovery from the underlying illness. In children and women, heavy consumption of milk (above normal) can provoke the appearance of loose stools. Regardless of the catalyst for the unpleasant reaction, experts advise drinking plenty of fluids, but you will also need to take pills to restore proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Prolonged problems are the reason to see a doctor
Intestinal disorders in most cases are eliminated by taking pills without visiting a clinic, but some symptoms require qualified medical care.
Reasons for contacting a specialist
- appearance bleeding in feces
- presence of loose stools in infants
- fever and fever
- disorders during gestation (regardless of term)
Prolonged diarrhea leads to significant fluid loss, which provokes the development of malaise, headaches and dryness skin(cracks appear in the corners of the mouth and directly on the lips). People over 70 years of age should take a responsible approach to their health, since long-term problems with stool indicate the emergence or progression of dangerous diseases.
Enterosorbents
Drugs that bind and remove harmful substances from the body are included in the group of enterobents, which differ in their structure, but more often activated carbon is used as an adsorbent. Removing toxins helps with poisoning by eliminating associated diarrhea.
Due to their adsorbing ability, detoxification tablets reduce the manifestations of flatulence, normalize stools and reduce the urge to vomit in case of severe poisoning. The substance also colors feces black and lasts no more than 10 hours.
You should not use charcoal if you have ulcerative lesions of the intestinal tract or gastric bleeding.
The lowest cost is from 10 to 25 rubles per standard.
The high-profile name of the drug is dictated by marketing purposes - in fact white coal made not from wood material, but from silicon dioxide, which also has absorbing properties. Compared to its black counterpart, this solution is several times more effective in eliminating poisons that have entered the body.
Restrictions on the intake of this enteric sorbent correspond to contraindications for black coal.
The price of white coal varies from 130 to 155 rubles.
The cost is 90-110 rubles.
Most enteric sorbents for adults are sold without a prescription and do not require additional consultation with specialists.
Binding solutions
An astringent-type antidiarrheal group can significantly reduce intestinal motility, but does not affect the etiological cause of the disorder. In the presence of infectious factor Representatives of this group will not be able to cure an unpleasant condition, but they are excellent for auxiliary treatment.
Analogues - Lopedium, Diara, Stoperan.
Costs no more than 40 rubles, allows you to quickly get rid of loose stools if active substance entered the body immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms. Loperamide increases sphincter tone, reduces the rate of passage of contents in the intestines and reduces the number of urges to go to the toilet.
Contraindications - the presence of infections that have entered the body, age under 6 years and the first trimester of gestation.
A Western analogue of Loperamide with a similar active ingredient, which combats manifestations of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Release form: capsules and lozenges with a pleasant taste. The restrictions on taking the drug from Johnson & Johnson are identical to those specified in the instructions for Loperamide.
The price of Imodium is 200-300 rubles; to save money, it is wiser to use Loperamide.
Including strong tea, blueberries, and walnuts in the diet helps to enhance the astringent properties of drugs in this group.
List of budget antibiotics
Antibiotic known since Soviet times broad action, which was prescribed to patients with persistent diarrhea. Positive attribute Levomecithin - the ability to kill bacteria that are insensitive to tetracycline. The power of the tablets is great: the active substance kills microorganisms in such serious diseases as typhoid fever, salmonellosis and pneumonia.
The drug is contraindicated for pregnant women and women during lactation, children under 6 years of age, persons with hematopoietic diseases, skin diseases and insufficiency (renal and liver).
The price of Levomecitin varies from 50 to 70 rubles.
An infectious disorder is an indication for the prescription of this antibiotic, which is not used in the presence of indigestion and mild forms of stool disorders. The tablets are approved for use by pregnant women (with the exception of the first trimester) and only if there is a danger to the life of the mother; children over 2 years of age are also allowed.
It is strictly prohibited to take the drug in the presence of diffuse toxic goiter, acute hepatitis and blood diseases.
The cost of Phthalazol is about 20-40 rubles.
A powerful antibiotic helps destroy most diarrhea pathogens (including Giardia, Streptococcus, Salmonella, Shigella and Listeria) that enter the human body.
Financial costs for purchasing one standard range from 60 to 80 rubles.
Time-tested antibacterial tablets effectively suppress pathogenic microflora and have few side effects. Furazolidone is able to completely eliminate diarrhea within 2-3 days; it can be prescribed to small children and used for food poisoning in adults.
Limit use of the drug only in infancy (up to 1 month), with deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, renal failure (terminal stage) and for hypersensitivity.
The price of Furazolidone tablets is about 50 rubles.
Long-term use of antibiotics can lead to severe dysbacteriosis, so you should definitely follow the terms of use of the product and not exceed them.
Probiotics
Long-term treatment of the disorder or chronic diarrhea syndrome require the prescription of probiotic agents that can restore the disturbed microflora. With the help of representatives of this group, osmotic diarrhea is treated, which develops as a result of additional fluid retention in the absence of a sufficient amount of incoming enzymes.
To effectively treat diarrhea, it is necessary to know the source that served as the trigger for the appearance of physiological problems. A generalized technique for selecting remedies for diarrhea: infectious diarrhea requires the use of antibiotics, diarrhea with severe poisoning requires enterosorbents, and chronic pathologies and dysbiosis require probiotics. Disorders caused by nervous overexcitation are relieved by taking astringent and sedative medications. Travelers' diarrhea is often burdened with enteropathogenic and enterotoxic strains of salmonella, shigella and yersinia - such patients require qualified assistance with the prescription of antibiotics. When choosing a treatment method for a child, you should be guided by the age restrictions specified in the instructions for the medicine for an adult.
The budget group includes products from Russia and the CIS countries, while foreign tablets are highly expensive.
Conclusion
There are many inexpensive drugs that allow you to restore intestinal motility - you can get rid of delicate problems without significant financial expenses. Minor intestinal disorders help to correct the physiological state on their own, however, blood, changes in the color of stool and entry into a risk group (children, pregnant women and pensioners) should serve as a reason for urgently contacting a medical institution.
