Drops for indigestion. What pills can adults and children take for diarrhea? When to seek medical attention

Do not take loperamide for invasive diarrhea (i.e., diarrhea with blood or pus).

Despite various bans and restrictions, loperamide is useful in treating a number of diarrhea:

• hyperkinetic diarrhea: irritable bowel syndrome, bear sickness (nervous diarrhea caused by stress - for example, at a wedding, etc.), but the doses should be minimal,
• secretory diarrhea,
• crohn's disease,
• in the complex treatment of diarrhea during chemotherapy of malignant tumors, etc.

In other cases, it is better to avoid loperamide or at least consult a specialist.

Loperamide is available in capsules of 2 mg... The instructions recommend taking 2 capsules first, and then 1 capsule after each loose stool. However, practice shows that in mild cases, more than 1 capsule is not required to be taken, otherwise constipation will occur for 1-3 days. The maximum permitted dose is 8 capsules per day.

Galavit for the treatment of intestinal infections

In the late 1990s, a safe and effective universal anti-inflammatory immunomodulator was created in Russia Galavit... Among the many indications for use - treating any infectious diarrhea, accompanied by fever and symptoms of intoxication ( weakness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, palpitations). Galavit normalizes the activity of hyperactive macrophages, reduces excessive inflammatory response and accelerates recovery.

Galavit well compatible with other drugs (including with traditional treatment of intestinal infections), is well tolerated and has a minimum of side effects (allergies are occasionally possible). It is safe and approved for healthy people, except for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Galavit is not recommended for children under 6 years old, because they have not been tested.

Clinical studies of Galavite with diarrhea were carried out in adults and children over 12 years old with intramuscular administration according to the scheme: 200 mg once, then 100 mg 2 times a day until relief (disappearance) of symptoms of intoxication. However, pill form is a more convenient and safer treatment.

Galavit

Dosage forms for treatment with Galavit:

• adults and children over 12 years old: 25 mg tablets, 100 mg ampoules, 100 mg rectal suppositories;
• children 6-12 years old: ampoules of 50 mg, rectal suppositories of 50 mg, there are no tablets with a "child" dose;
• children under 6 years of age: not shown.

In acute intestinal infections, the initial dose of Galavit for adults and children over 12 years old is 2 tab. 25 mg once, then 1 table. 3-4 times a day until symptoms disappear intoxication for 3-5 days (but usually one day of admission is enough). Please note that Galavita tablets must be placed under the tongue (!) And kept there until completely dissolved (10-15 minutes). In children 6-12 years old, intramuscular injections or rectal suppositories are used at a dose of 50 mg.

So, with acute diarrhea no temperature and symptoms of intoxication (weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, palpitations, etc.) RECOMMENDED (dosage for adults):

1. 1 sachet for 0.5 glass of water 3 times a day in between meals and other medications for 2-4 days,
2. enterol 1-2 capsules in the morning and in the evening 1 hour before meals with a small volume of liquid for 7-10 days.

With diarrhea with high temperature and symptoms of intoxication to the above treatment you need add:

• necessarily - galavit under the tongue, 2 tables. once, then 1 table. 3-4 times a day until the symptoms of intoxication disappear for 3-5 days,
• optional - inside 200 mg every 6 hours for 3 days.

With large fluid losses, it is absolutely necessary rehydration:

• or dissolve in clean water according to the instructions and drink often, but little by little. However, if the patient has repeated vomiting, which does not allow the ingestion of liquid, call an ambulance and go to the hospital.

If you are clearly something poisoned, you feel nauseous, it is desirable before taking medications flush the stomach (drink 1 liter of warm water, then bend over and press your fingers on the root of the tongue; then the whole procedure can be repeated). If food poisoning is the cause of your nausea, you will feel immediate relief after washing the stomach. After that, you can take enterosorbent ( smecta, polyphepan, enterosgel, atoxil, polysorb).

If a after 3 days If diarrhea persists, you should consult your doctor to determine the cause. Remember that diarrhea can be a sign of a fairly serious and even fatal illness (even with some forms of cancer). If a chronic diarrhea (lasts over 3 weeks), you need to immediately go to the doctor, be examined and find out the cause. It is very desirable to remember after which it arose, this will help to choose the right treatment. For example, if after taking antibiotics, then it should be treated as dysbiosis.

AVOID the following drugs unnecessarily:

• activated carbon - This is an ineffective and outdated drug;
• - relieves symptoms of diarrhea, but does not cure. In the case of an intestinal infection, loperamide increases the body's self-poisoning. It is forbidden to young children and is dangerous for infectious diarrhea. Taking loperamide is possible only for chronic diarrhea after consulting a doctor (for example, after removing the gallbladder, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.). Take it for acute diarrhea only in desperate situations or if you are well aware of what you are doing;
• antibiotics and antibacterial drugs - they should be taken as prescribed by a doctor, since they themselves can cause diarrhea due to dysbiosis. Allowed Exception - .

Diarrhea is usually treated at home. You need to see a doctor in the following cases:

• no effect of treatment for more than 3 days,
• diarrhea developed in a child under one year old or in an old (weakened) person,
• diarrhea is accompanied by a temperature above 38 ° C (the aforementioned Galavit is highly effective in these cases),
• occurrence unclear adverse reactions for treatment (allergic skin rash, irritability, sleep disturbances, yellowness of the skin and sclera, darkening of urine, etc.),
• worried about constant stomach ache,
• (!) black stool (type of tar) may indicate bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract,
• (!) vomiting of dark brown masses or mixed with fresh blood is possible with bleeding from the stomach or esophagus,
• (!) observed impaired consciousness or significant dehydration (dry mouth, weakness, dizziness, cold skin, little urine and it is dark with a strong odor, wrinkled skin and sunken eyes).

In the last three cases (!), You need not just see a doctor, but call an ambulance immediately and be ready to send the patient to the hospital.

Prevention of acute intestinal infections

Wash everything: vegetables and fruits, hands after the toilet and before eating. Use clean water and fresh food.

Use the refrigerator and freezer - bacteria grow more slowly in the cold. However, there is one exception - salmonella feel great on chicken eggs in the refrigerator.

In the home medicine cabinet, at the cottage and on long trips, have (per person):

• smecta (5 sachets),
• enterol (bottle of 30 capsules or more),
• galavit (plate for 10 tablets),
• rehydron or touring,
• loperamide (2 capsules for emergencies).

For the prevention of diarrhea when traveling or during antibiotic therapy, it is recommended to take Enterol 1-2 capsules daily in the morning during the entire trip or taking antibiotics.

Diarrhea is a symptom that can occur for various reasons.

Unhealthy diet is considered the most common, but in addition, diarrhea can be caused by food poisoning, stress, chronic predisposition or an infectious disease. When prescribing drugs for diarrhea, the doctor takes into account the reasons that caused the body's reaction. A correctly diagnosed diagnosis allows the doctor to prescribe an effective treatment.

Let's take a look at the most effective and inexpensive diarrhea medicines you can take at home. 2019 ranking.

Diarrhea causes

You should know that diarrhea is not a disease, but rather a consequence of existing problems in the digestive 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 is released. feces in an adult. With diarrhea, the stool becomes thinner because the amount of water in the body increases rapidly for some reason. By the number of bowel movements, you can determine the cause of the disorder. For example, if the amount of feces has increased sharply from the usual volume, then the reason may be the absorption of various substances by the intestinal walls. If the amount of feces has decreased or remained the same, then this may indicate a failure in intestinal motility.

The most common causes of diarrhea in an adult are:

• poisoning with food, water, etc .;
• trouble digesting heavy food;
• allergies to certain foods;
• frequent stress, increased nervousness;
• a sharp 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 diarrhea pills at the nearest store, and not eat fatty and very exotic foods for a couple of days. In case of stress, you can also drink light sedatives and sign up for a psychotherapist.

However, sometimes the problem in the body can be more serious. For example, diarrhea is sometimes caused by an ingested bacteria or infection (salmonellosis, dysentery). In addition, the cause may be gastritis, stomach ulcers. 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 creepy enough, they are not always found. But when diagnosing any of the problems, longer and more serious treatment will be required. Simple diarrhea pills are indispensable here.

Classification

Fast-acting remedies for diarrhea are divided into 4 groups:

1. Probiotics - drugs that are used to relieve the symptoms of dysbiosis, one of which is diarrhea;
2. Medicines aimed at slowing down the undulating contractions of the walls of the rectum - peristalsis;
3. Antibiotics that eliminate the cause of diarrhea - intestinal infections;
4. Enterosorbents - means for binding exogenous and endogenous substances in the gastrointestinal tract by increasing adsorption, absorption, complexation and ion exchange.

Enterosorbents for diarrhea

The use of enterosorbents is considered one of the most effective remedies for diarrhea caused by poisoning. The action of this group of drugs is aimed at absorbing toxic substances that have entered the gastrointestinal tract from the outside.

The most popular enterosorbents are:

1) Activated carbon

Activated carbon is one of the cheapest, available and fastest-acting agents. This is a truly "folk" drug, for the use of which there are many indications. In case of diarrhea, activated charcoal can be used immediately, since it is indicated, both in various forms of salmonellosis and dysentery, and in non-infectious causes of diarrhea and in food poisoning.

Pros:

• Affordable price;
• Time-tested healing effect;
• The ability to quickly remove toxic substances from the body;
• Natural base;
• The drug has no traumatic effect on the intestines.

Minuses:

• The need to take a large number of tablets at a time;
• Stool staining black;
• In addition to toxins, the drug is able to remove its own microflora from the intestine, which is associated with the risk of developing dysbiosis and nutritional deficiencies;
• Long-term use of the drug threatens the development of constipation and exhaustion.

The price of activated carbon is about 50 rubles.

2) Smecta

Smecta (see), or dioctahedral smectite, is an antidiarrheal agent and absorbent, and it got into the rating of drugs as a natural aluminosilicate of natural origin. He, like many other sorbents, is excreted from the body unchanged and does not enter into metabolism. It is used both in children and adults with acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea of \u200b\u200bvarious origins, including infectious ones. It is also successfully prescribed for bloating and abdominal discomfort.

Smecta should be used by an adult in the amount of 6 sachets per day. Treatment is carried out between meals and separately from other medications. You can buy 12 sachets, packaged in 3 g each in the form of a suspension for oral administration, at a price of 220 rubles. The manufacturer of the product is the French company "Bofur Ipsen".

Pros:

• High absorbent properties;
• Ease of use;
• Pleasant taste;
• Possibility of treatment in childhood;
• Effectiveness for diarrhea of \u200b\u200balmost any genesis;
• In addition to stopping diarrhea, Smecta allows you to eliminate other unpleasant symptoms, such as heartburn and abdominal pain.

Minuses:

• Relatively high price of the drug;
• The likelihood of skin rashes, especially in childhood.

Smekta's price is about 170 rubles.

3) Polysorb

Produced on the basis of colloidal silicon dioxide, which has powerful absorbing and detoxifying properties.

It is produced in the form of a powder, from which a suspension is prepared before taking. Polysorb is prescribed for intestinal infections of various etiologies, accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms of intoxication. Restrictions on the use of the drug are an acute form of peptic ulcer disease, gastric bleeding, intestinal atony, individual intolerance.

For children under seven years of age, the dose of the drug is 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. For adults, the daily dose of Polisorb is 12 grams. The duration of treatment is three to seven days. If necessary, it can be continued for up to two weeks.

Price - from 280 rubles.

Probiotics for diarrhea

Probiotics (see) are agents containing microorganisms natural for the human intestinal microflora. If microflora is disturbed, probiotics help restore the balance of microorganisms, which leads to normalization of the stool. There are many probiotics recommended for diarrhea.

Let's consider the main ones:

1) Bifidumbacterin

Bifidumbacterin is one of the effective probiotics that helps to restore intestinal microflora, therefore it is actively used for various forms of diarrhea. The composition of the drug includes live bifidobacteria and bifidogenic factor, which promotes the growth of "useful" bacterial flora in the intestine.

The drug is safe for human health, it is prescribed even for newborn children. Bifidobacteria, which are part of Bifidumbacterin, gradually colonize the intestines, contribute to the suppression of pathogenic flora, stabilize metabolic processes, increase local immunity, and better cope with intoxication of the body.

Pros:

• High efficiency and fast results;
• The possibility of using the drug for the treatment of newborn children and pregnant women;
• Good compatibility with other medicines.

Minuses:

• Relatively high price (if you need long-term treatment, you will have to spend an impressive amount);
• Specific storage conditions (can only be stored in the refrigerator);
• The likelihood of an allergic reaction.

The price of Bifidumbacterin varies from 200 to 500 rubles.

2) Linex

The product in capsules Linex belongs to the class of eubiotics, and it restores the intestinal microflora, literally "planting a landing on it" of bifidobacteria, lactobacilli enterococci. The product is available in capsules, and one capsule contains millions of live bacteria. They make up the normal microflora of the human intestine. It is known that the presence of these microorganisms in the human intestine inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria, takes part in the synthesis of vitamins, and increases immunity.

The product must be taken after meals and washed down with a small amount of liquid. Usually, adults are prescribed 2 capsules three times a day, and babies who do not know how to swallow capsules need to be opened, and a powder mixed with liquid is already given. The duration of treatment is not limited and can be continued as long as needed. This drug is manufactured by the Lek company, and the cost of one package of 16 capsules currently starts at 230 rubles.

Do not combine taking the drug with alcoholic beverages or drink it with hot water.

3) Hilak Forte

Hilak forte is an effective Germanic antidiarrheal agent, produced in the form of drops. Taking the drug helps to normalize the intestinal microflora, preserves its physiological and biological functions, restores the normal level of acidity in the digestive tract.

Hilak forte can be used for diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, gastroenteritis, colitis, allergies, salmonellosis. It is used effectively to treat "traveler's diarrhea" caused by climate change and exotic foods. The drug can be used to treat children and pregnant women, as well as during breastfeeding. It has practically no contraindications, except for hypersensitivity to its components.

Hilak forte is well tolerated by patients of different ages. Allergic reactions in the form of itching and rashes are extremely rare. You should not take the drug at the same time with milk and products based on it. The drug does not require refrigeration.

Antibiotics for diarrhea

Antibiotics for diarrhea are taken only when the cause of the diarrhea is accurately determined. If this problem with stool is caused by an intestinal bacterial infection, then only then taking antibiotics is a justified solution. Visually, the presence of an intra-intestinal infection can be determined by the characteristic impurities in the feces: mucus and bloody greenish blotches.

In such cases, the following antibiotic medications are prescribed:

1) Amoxicillin

A chloramphenicol-based antibiotic that is usually prescribed for patients with persistent diarrhea. The active substance destroys a wide range of pathogenic microflora, including those pathogens that have developed resistance to the action of tetracycline antibiotics.

Levomycetin is prescribed for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. This remedy can provoke adverse reactions from various body systems, therefore, contraindications for admission should be clarified before use. Among them are renal and hepatic failure, pregnancy, individual intolerance to the active substance.

Pros:

• Affordable price;
• Time-tested effectiveness of the drug;
• The presence of several forms of release;
• A wide range of antibacterial activity;
• High bioavailability;
• Possibility of use in childhood, but not earlier than 4 weeks.

Minuses:

• An extensive list of contraindications and side effects;
• The need for hospitalization for treatment with large doses of the drug.

The price of Levomycetin is about 120 rubles.

2) Enterofuril (Nifuroxazide)

Antimicrobial agent based on nifuroxazide provides a pronounced bacteriostatic effect against staphylococci, streptococci, salmonella, shigella, enterobacteria, and suppresses the production of toxins that poison the body. With diarrhea of \u200b\u200bviral origin, it reduces the risk of bacterial superinfection. Adults are recommended to take Enterofuril in capsules, for children, the medicine is released in the form of a suspension.

The drug is prescribed for acute and chronic forms of infectious diarrhea, stool disorders associated with inflammatory lesions of the large intestine, as well as for diarrhea of \u200b\u200bunknown origin. This remedy has practically no contraindications, rarely causes side reactions and does not provoke the development of dysbiosis. The only limitation to use is the increased sensitivity of the body to nifuroxazide. The price of Enterofuril in capsules ranges from 200 to 220 rubles.

3) Furazolidone

Furazolidone is a drug from the group of intestinal antibiotics. It has a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity, so it can be used in the treatment of infectious diarrhea and diarrhea caused by food poisoning.

The drug is available in the form of tablets that cannot be chewed, they are drunk whole, immediately after a meal. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the doctor, usually about 14 days. The average daily dose for an adult patient is 4 tablets.

Pros:

• Affordable price;
• High antibacterial effect;
• The ability to treat most intestinal infections;
• The presence of a protective shell on the tablet, which allows the drug to begin to act in the intestine;

Minuses:

• The abundance of contraindications and side effects;
• The need for medical advice before starting an appointment;
• The inability to use the drug for the treatment of young children, pregnant women.

The price of Furazolidone varies from 100 to 150 rubles.

Drugs for slowing down peristalsis

The intensity of the bowel movement depends on the wave-like contractions of the rectal walls. Means of this group slow down peristalsis, thereby normalizing the stool.

The main drugs in this area include:

1) Imodium

Loperamide hydrochloride, known under the trade name Imodium, is produced in France by Janssen-Сilag. It is one of the best symptomatic antidiarrheals. Loperamide, first of all, helps with diarrhea, in which there are no signs of colitis, that is, there are no scanty mucous discharge and painful urge to defecate.

For heavy and watery loose stools, first take 2 tablets for adults at once, and then one tablet after each episode of diarrhea. Each tablet contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride. The tool is able to reduce the tone and reduce intestinal peristalsis. Imodium can be purchased as capsules or as lozenges.

Pros:

• Convenient form of release;
• Pleasant taste;
• Fast effect.

Minuses:

• High price;
• The presence of contraindications and side effects.

The price of Imodium is from 200 to 500 rubles.

2) Enterobene

A drug for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea.

Loperamide, by binding to opioid receptors of the intestinal wall (stimulation of choline and adrenergic neurons through guanine nucleotides), reduces the tone and motility of intestinal smooth muscles (by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine and Pg). Slows down peristalsis and increases the transit time of intestinal contents. Increases the tone of the anal sphincter, contributes to the retention of feces and the reduction of the urge to defecate. The action develops quickly and lasts 4-6 hours.

Method of administration and dosage: inside, without chewing, with a small amount of liquid. For acute diarrhea, adults - 4 mg, children over 8 years old - 2 mg, and after each amorphous stool - 2 mg. The daily dose for adults is no more than 16 mg, for children over 8 years old - no more than 8 mg. For chronic diarrhea, respectively, 4 mg and 2 mg per day. If no clinical improvement is observed 48 hours after the start of treatment, the drug should be discontinued.

Conclusion

To begin with, you need to drink a drug for an intestinal disorder: Smecta, Enterol or activated carbon, which should be in every first-aid kit. If your stomach hurts, take No-shpa. Further, it is better to refuse to eat for a day or cut back on food. It is recommended to consume a large amount of liquid in the form of pure water, slightly concentrated compote or fruit drink, weak tea.

If the symptoms have stopped, follow the diet for a week. Exclude fresh fruits, fried, fatty foods. Reduce the amount of carbohydrates. Observe the rules of 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 medicines that can cope with pathology. It is difficult for the consumer to choose the necessary drug from the whole abundance of drugs presented by pharmacists. Do not forget that drug therapy is effective when prescribed by a professional. Self-selected drugs can be more harmful than beneficial.

Prevention

In order for such a nuisance as diarrhea to happen as rarely as possible, you need to adhere to some simple, but at the same time effective advice. These include:

1. Only fresh food can be eaten. This is especially true for dairy and meat foods.
2. Sufficient heat treatment of fish, meat, eggs.
3. Do not drink tap water without first boiling it. Give preference to filtered or bottled water.
4. Carefully observe hygiene: obligatory hand washing before eating and preparing food, cleaning places where food is prepared.
5. Avoid fast food cafes, especially unverified ones.

When the first signs of an intestinal disorder appear, the best option is to drink enterosorbent. It will bind all toxins and remove them in a short time. This will help you stop the diarrhea early on. If that doesn't work, it may be worth seeking medical attention.

Diarrhea (diarrhea) is a liquid or mushy stool with a frequency of 2-3 times a day or more, a volume of 200 ml or more, which is accompanied by an urgent urge to defecate or even fecal incontinence. This problem is extremely common in the world: it is one of the most frequent reasons why patients seek medical help.

Pharmacological drugs eliminate diarrhea in various ways and are used as pathogenetic, and some - and etiotropic therapy for this condition. We present to your attention an overview of antidiarrheal drugs that are usually prescribed by doctors to correct this pathological condition.

Classification of antidiarrheal drugs

Depending on the principle of action, the medicines used for diarrhea are divided into several large groups. It:

• antimicrobial agents;
• enterosorbents;
• drugs that inhibit intestinal peristalsis;
• microbial preparations;
• other antidiarrheals - racecadodtril.

Antimicrobial agents used for intestinal infections

If the diarrhea is of an infectious nature (caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella or Vibrio cholerae), drugs of the following classes are used:

• antibiotics of a number of fluoroquinolones;
• sulfonamides;
• intestinal antiseptics.

In the case of a fungal etiology of the disease, the following are used: nystatin, natamycin.

Fluoroquinolones

As a rule, for infectious diarrhea, drugs are used, the active ingredients of which are ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin.

Ciprofloxacin

It has a bactericidal effect by disrupting the synthesis of microbial DNA, which prevents the growth and division of microorganisms.

It is rapidly and almost completely absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration in the blood is determined 60-120 minutes after ingestion, the half-life is 4 hours. It is well distributed in many tissues of the body, penetrates the placenta, into the cerebrospinal fluid, and passes into breast milk. It is excreted in urine and bile.

For the purpose of treating diarrhea, tablet forms of the drug are used: Flaprox, Tsiprinol, Tsiprovin, Tsiprol, Tsifran, Ificipro (there is also an infusion form), Medocyprin.

The standard dosage for adults is 250-500 mg, in some, especially severe cases - 750 mg twice a day with plenty of water. On average, the duration of treatment varies between 5-15 days.

Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to it, in case of severe violations of liver and kidney function, during pregnancy and lactation.

It is generally well tolerated. Side effects such as fatigue, a state of nervous overexcitation are rarely noted. Sensitivity disorders, hot flashes, gait disturbances, depression, fear, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, allergic reactions, changes in the blood test (, a decrease in the level of red blood cells, an increase in eosinophils, liver function tests, alkaline phosphatase,) are extremely rare.

Use with caution in patients suffering from diseases of the central nervous system and severe.

Sulfonamides

The most famous representative of this group of drugs is phthalylsulfathiazole, or Phthalazol.

It has a bacteriostatic effect on the pathogenic intestinal flora, due to a violation of the synthesis of growth factors in them - dihydrofolic and folic acids.

When taken orally, it is absorbed slowly in the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration of the drug is observed in the intestine.

Available in the form of 500 mg tablets.

The dosage depends on the causative agent of the infection and the severity of the course of the disease and varies from 1-2 g to 6 g per day in several doses. Treatment is carried out according to the scheme, courses.

Phthalazole is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance, in acute,.

Side effects occur very rarely and are manifested in the form of allergic reactions, group B (due to suppression of the intestinal microflora), agranulocytosis.
Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function.

Intestinal antiseptics

These drugs have an antimicrobial effect without disturbing the balance of the intestinal microflora, that is, they do not lead to dysbiosis. The main intestinal antiseptics are listed below.

1. Nifuroxazide (trade names Lecor, Nifuroxazid, Enterofuril, Ercefuril). The mechanism of the antimicrobial action of this drug is due to the inhibition of the activity of bacterial enzymes, which entails a violation of protein synthesis in them.

After oral administration, it is not absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract, but reaches the intestine, where it creates a high concentration. It is excreted from the body with feces. Does not cause the emergence of bacteria resistant to it.

It is recommended to take 200 mg every 6 hours, that is, 4 times a day.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to 5-nitrofuran derivatives.
Side effects are rare. In some cases, allergic reactions to the drug are possible.

2. Intetrix. An intestinal antiseptic that has a detrimental effect on the simplest microorganisms, in particular amoebas. It is also effective against bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli and others. Also has antifungal activity, especially in relation to.

It is poorly absorbed by the gastric mucosa, creating a high concentration directly in the intestine, where its action is carried out.

Intetrix is \u200b\u200bcontraindicated in case of individual hypersensitivity to the drug components.
Occasionally, while taking this drug, an increase in the level of liver function tests is determined, hepatitis develops, or allergic reactions occur. With long-term treatment, it is possible to reduce vision or develop peripheral neuropathy.

During pregnancy and lactation, it is not recommended to take the drug, since there is no reliable data regarding its safety for the fetus.

Antifungal drugs

Of the drugs in this group, nystatin and natamycin are used to treat candidal diarrhea.

Nystatin

It is poorly absorbed in the digestive tract. It is excreted with feces. Low toxicity.
For the treatment of diarrhea of \u200b\u200ba fungal nature, it is used in the form of tablets or rectal suppositories ("popularly" - suppositories).

Rectally appoint 250-500 thousand units twice a day.

The duration of treatment, as a rule, does not exceed 14 days.

Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to nystatin.

While taking the drug, side effects such as chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, and stool disorders may develop, but they are rare.

Natamycin (Pimafucin)

Acts on the fungus fungicide: by binding certain substances, it violates the integrity of the cell membrane of the fungus and it dies.

For the treatment of diarrhea of \u200b\u200ba fungal nature, it is used in the form of tablets that act exclusively in the intestines.

The recommended dose of the drug leaves 1 tablet (100 mg) after 6 hours, that is, 4 times a day. The duration of treatment is usually 7 days. Natamycin is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity of the patient's body to it, which happens extremely rarely.

While taking the drug, side effects sometimes develop, such as nausea, stool disorders, etc.

The drug should not be used by persons suffering from porphyria, as it can provoke another attack of this disease.

Contains lactose and sucrose: should not be taken by persons with galactose intolerance and.

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is not contraindicated.

Enterosorbents

These drugs have the ability to bind toxic substances and remove them from the body. Long-term use of drugs of this group - more than 20 days in a row, can lead to hypovitaminosis and impaired absorption of other trace elements, and therefore in such cases, their prophylactic intake is recommended.

Activated carbon

A drug with high surface activity capable of adsorbing all kinds of substances - gases, various chemical compounds, endo- and exotoxins of microorganisms. Non-toxic. It is excreted unchanged with feces.

It is produced in the form of tablets, the recommended dose of which is 1-2 g 2-4 times a day. The tablets should be taken between meals and other medicines with plenty of water. You can grind the required number of tablets and dilute them in 100 mg of water, and then drink the resulting suspension.
Activated charcoal is contraindicated for other ulcerative lesions of the digestive tract, as well as in case of gastrointestinal bleeding.

While taking this drug, stool disorder may develop or, conversely, occur.
Persons taking activated charcoal should be aware that when treated with this drug, the feces change color: it becomes black.

Sorbex

Coal enterosorbent with enhanced adsorption capacity. It actively binds all kinds of toxic substances and removes them from the body as part of the intestinal contents. In addition, it increases blood circulation and stimulates intestinal motility.

Available in 250 mg capsules. It is recommended to take 2-4 capsules by mouth with plenty of water, 2 hours after or 1 hour before meals and other medications. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and ranges from 3 to 15 days.

Sorbex is contraindicated in case of individual hypersensitivity of the patient's body to this substance, in case of gastrointestinal bleeding or exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the digestive tract.

Sorbex side effects are similar to those of activated carbon. This is diarrhea or constipation in case of prolonged use of the drug.

Women who use oral contraceptives for contraception should switch to another type of contraception during the period of treatment with Sorbex.

It is not contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Diosmectite (Smecta)

An effective enterosorbent that removes all kinds of viruses, bacteria, their endo- and exotoxins, bile salts and intestinal gases from the body. In addition, it coats the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the loss of minerals and fluids. Protects the mucous membrane from the negative effects of pathogens.

Release form: powder dosed in sachets.

It is recommended to take 1 sachet (which is 3 grams of the active ingredient), previously diluted in 100 ml of water, 3 times a day. In the case of acute diarrhea, the dose of the drug can be doubled. The duration of treatment is up to 1 week.

Diosmectitis is contraindicated in intestinal obstruction, as well as in the case of individual hypersensitivity to the active substance.

Side effects are rare and are constipated.

Approved for use by pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Enterosgel (methylsilicic acid hydrogel)

In addition to the adsorptive capacity, it improves the functioning of the intestines, kidneys and liver, has an enveloping effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, which protects it from the effects of all kinds of irritating substances. Promotes .

It is recommended for adults to take 1 tablespoon of the drug (this is 15 grams) inside three times a day with plenty of water. Take between meals. The course of treatment is on average 1-2 weeks.

Enterosgel is contraindicated in acute.

Constipation is possible while taking the drug.

Silicon dioxide (Atoxil, Polysorb, Siliks)

It has a pronounced adsorbing effect. In addition, when applied topically, it promotes the rejection of necrotic tissues, accelerates healing, and prevents the progression of necrosis.
Available in powder form for suspension preparation.

In the treatment of diarrhea, the recommended doses vary depending on the severity of the disease and range from 2-3 to 4-6 g 3 times a day. The drug should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
This drug is contraindicated in case of exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

During treatment, nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort may occur.

Do not take undiluted powder internally.

During pregnancy and lactation, the intake of silicon dioxide is not recommended.

Polyphepan

Like the sorbents listed above, it has a very high sorption activity, binding and removing all kinds of toxic substances from the body. Non-toxic. Completely excreted from the body in a day.
Release form - powder for suspension preparation. The daily dose varies depending on the severity of the disease and is determined individually at the rate of 0.5-1 g / kg of the patient's body weight: this is approximately 1 tbsp. l. 3-4 times a day. The duration of treatment is 3-14 days.

Of the side effects, rare allergic reactions, as well as constipation, should be noted.

Antiperistaltic drugs (inhibiting intestinal motility)

A group of drugs that affect such a link in the pathogenesis of diarrhea, such as increased peristalsis (undulating movements) of the intestine. The main ones in this group are loperamide, usara and the combined drug Loflatil.

Loperamide (Imodium, Lopedium, Stoperan)

Inhibits intestinal peristalsis by inhibiting the mediators of acetylcholine and prostaglandin E2α. As a result, the passage of the contents through the intestines slows down, the time of reabsorption increases - from the intestinal lumen into the blood - water and minerals, the tone of the anal sphincter increases - together the above mechanisms lead to the elimination of the urge to defecate and fecal incontinence.

It is absorbed in the digestive tract by about half, acts for 24 hours, excreted by the kidneys and with feces.

It is produced in the form of capsules containing 2 mg of active ingredient.

The initial dose of the drug for an adult is 4 mg (2 capsules) once. Then you should take 1 capsule (2 mg) after each bowel movement. The maximum daily dose is 16 grams. It is taken until the stool consistency is normalized or its frequency decreases to 1 time in 12 hours.

Loperamide is contraindicated for constipation, diseases accompanied by delayed intestinal motility, ulcerative and pseudomembranous colitis, in case of individual hypersensitivity to the active substance, as well as in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, during lactation and children under 5 years of age.

While taking the drug, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, pain and discomfort in the abdomen, especially in its lower part, increased gas formation in the intestines, headache and dizziness, weakness, fatigue, insomnia or drowsiness, in exceptional cases - intestinal obstruction may occur ... As a rule, side effects occur with prolonged use of the drug or in case of exceeding the recommended dose.

Uzara

Herbal antidiarrheal drug. The active components of the drug have an antispasmodic, astringent, antisecretory effect, and also reduce intestinal peristalsis.

It is produced in the form of tablets containing 40 mg of active ingredient.

The initial dose of the drug is 5 tablets in one dose on the first day of treatment. Starting from the 2nd day, 1 tablet should be taken 3-6 times a day until the signs of diarrhea disappear.

The drug Uzara is contraindicated in case of individual hypersensitivity to it, in children under 6 years of age, with hereditary disorders of carbohydrate metabolism: lactase deficiency, hereditary galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Speaking of side effects, it is worth noting the occasional allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes, etc.

This drug should be taken with caution by persons suffering from certain types, as well as pregnant women and mothers who are breastfeeding.

Loflatil

Combined drug, which includes loperamide and simethicone, which inhibits intestinal motility, which has the properties of an antifoam agent, that is, it binds gas bubbles in the intestine and removes them from it.

Available in tablet form.

The initial dose for an adult is 2 tablets at a time, and then - 1 tablet after each act of defecation, but not more than 4 tablets per day. Duration of use is 2 days. If during this time the symptoms of diarrhea persist, the drug should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted to determine the exact cause of the disease.

Loflatil is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity of the patient to one or both components of the drug, with constipation or intestinal obstruction, as well as with congenital disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.

Side effects are similar to those of loperamide (see above).

It should be used with caution in pregnant women and mothers who are breastfeeding.

Microbial drugs, or probiotics

These are preparations made from live microorganisms that optimize the intestinal microbial system. Effective and safe in the treatment of acute diarrhea, reducing the severity and duration of the disease. They have activity that counteracts pathogenic microorganisms: they produce substances that have a negative effect on pathogenic bacteria; participate in digestion processes and, contribute to the restoration of natural factors of immunity.

The most commonly used are the following:
1. Lactobacillus:

2. Saccharomycetes of boulardia:

• Enterol 250 - a single dose is 1-2 sachets or capsules, the frequency of administration is 1-2 times a day; duration of treatment - 5 days;
• Normagut - the daily dose is 250-500 mg (1-2 capsules) in 1-2 doses for 5-7 days.

3. Others:

Racecadotril (Hydrasek)

This is a drug that does not belong to any of the above groups of drugs, which has its own, special from them, mechanism of action.

This is a substance that acts exclusively in the intestinal mucosa, which has antisecretory properties: it triggers a number of biochemical reactions, as a result of which the hypersecretion of water and electrolytes decreases in the intestine.

After oral administration, it is rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract. It is excreted in urine and feces. Does not affect the central nervous system.

This drug is contraindicated in case of individual hypersensitivity of the patient's body to it, as well as in the syndrome of malabsorption or fructose intolerance (since it contains sucrose).

While taking Hydrasek, the following side effects may appear:

• headache;
• constipation;
• nausea;
• allergic reactions in the form of skin rash, angioedema and itching.

Studies on the use of this drug in pregnant women and during lactation have not been conducted, therefore it is not recommended to take it in these categories of patients.

Homeopathic remedies

Camphor Rubini (Camphora Rubini) is a well-known homeopathic remedy that has been used to treat diarrhea for over 100 years. On the basis of this substance, the drug "Camphor" was created, which is recommended for the treatment of diarrhea for both adults and children.

The pharmaceutical industry offers a huge selection of drugs that can cope with the delicate problem of diarrhea. But it should be remembered that only a specialist can correctly diagnose, find out the cause of diarrhea, and prescribe treatment.

Diarrhea is the body's response to food poisoning, E. coli, infections, and even stress. The body tries to cleanse itself of low-quality foods, toxins and microbes, diarrhea begins. A person visits the toilet at least three times a day, and some patients cannot leave the toilet even for 20 minutes. To stop diarrhea, you need to get rid of the bacteria that caused it, restore bowel function and water balance.

Disinfection and sorbents

Food poisoning that is not accompanied by high fever is treated with activated charcoal. A child is given 2-4 tablets, an adult from 5 to 8 at a time. The drug is contraindicated in infectious diarrhea. Charcoal, together with toxins, absorbs beneficial bacteria that help the intestines fight off bacilli and viruses. The drug is taken no more than 3 times a day, and after treatment, the microflora of the digestive tract is restored with yoghurts and other fermented milk products.

Probiotics and antimicrobials will stop infectious diarrhea:

• Linex;
• Enterofuril;
• Polyphepan;
• Khilak-Forte;
• Smecta;
• Enterol.

Diarrhea caused by an allergy to a new product or stress will remove Imodium, Loperamide and Supreol. Kaopectat is recommended for patients who do not know what exactly triggered the diarrhea. The remedy stops the disorder, removes bloating and discomfort.

Enterosgel is one of the most powerful sorbents that cleanses the body of bacteria, toxins and allergens. Helps with diarrhea, bloating and vomiting.

Diarrhea caused by poor quality food will stop a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Throw 2-3 small crystals into a liter of water. The saturated pink liquid is diluted until it acquires a pale shade. The concentrated solution burns the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, worsening the patient's condition. Potassium permanganate is drunk twice a day to cleanse the digestive organs of toxins.

Diet and meals for diarrhea

• smoked meats;
• fried foods;
• sweets;
• oily fish;
• pork, lamb and lard;
• butter, mayonnaise;
• semi-finished products.

Within 4-6 hours after the first trip to the toilet, you need to starve and drink strong black tea. Add a dessert spoon of sugar to each cup. Then have breakfast or lunch with water-boiled rice porridge or potatoes. The dish is not seasoned with butter or vegetable oil.

Useful for diarrhea crackers and vegetable purees, which supply the body with fiber and restore the digestive tract.

Soup, which is prepared from:

• white rice;
• luke;
• carrots;
• potatoes.

Chopped onions are fried in a dry frying pan. Add grated carrots. Heat 2-3 liters of water in a saucepan, pour potatoes and vegetable dressing. Combine with 100-150 g of rice. You will get a thick soup that cannot be salted or seasoned with sour cream. The dish is served with dried bread. It stops diarrhea and helps with nausea.

Homemade jelly made from seasonal fruits or berries will relieve diarrhea. Potato or corn starch, a little sugar are added to the drink. Kissel coats the walls of the digestive organs, soothing irritation and inflammation. Helps with food poisoning and infectious diarrhea.

Baked apples, currant compotes and bran bread are useful. Bananas are recommended for a patient with diarrhea. Fruits contain a lot of starch, which absorbs excess liquid. The feces become harder, and the person goes to the toilet less often.

For diarrhea, salty crackers, boiled eggs and dietary fish and meat dishes are allowed. You can not abuse vegetable salads, carbonated and alcoholic drinks. Replace pastries and cakes with natural yogurt without additives. The fermented milk product supplies the intestines with beneficial bacteria that restore microflora and destroy infections.

Herbal decoctions

Medicinal herbs have anchoring properties:

• sage;
• burnet;
• knotweed, sometimes called the bird's mountaineer;
• cherry fruits.

Drink 600 ml of broth per day. A drink for diarrhea is prepared from 200 ml of water and a tablespoon of any plant. The product is brought to a boil in a water bath. A slice of lemon or a spoonful of honey is added to the decoctions to make it tastier.

If sage or bird cherry did not cope with diarrhea, it is recommended to prepare an herbal tea. Mix:

• rowan berries - 40 g;
• leaves and inflorescences of St. John's wort - 30 g;
• marshmallow root - 20 g.

Grind the workpiece in a mortar. Infuse a spoonful of herbal powder in a cup of hot water. Drink half a cup of the medicine four times a day.

Diarrhea in adults stops wormwood. A few fresh twigs are chopped up and consumed with green paste 40 minutes before meals. You can drink it with sweetened water or currant compote.

Prepared from wormwood and medicinal broth. Mix 30 g of dried herbs with 10 g of burnet, brew with boiling water. The infusion is filtered after 25 minutes, the whole cup of the product is drunk at once.

Diarrhea caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract will stop the cuff. Dried herb is brewed instead of tea. Take 2 tbsp per liter of boiling water. l. plants, pour the infusion into a thermos. Drink 400-500 ml of the product a day. The cuff destroys microbes that accumulate on the intestinal mucosa and helps with sluggish peristalsis.

Blackberry leaves disinfect and remove diarrhea. The solution is prepared from 2 tbsp. l. crushed plant and a glass of boiling water. The herb is brewed in a glass container, which is covered and wrapped in a terry robe or woolen shawl. Strain after 30 minutes, drink 50-100 ml four times a day.

Fenugreek seeds have soothing and fixing properties. The plant can be added to yogurt or steamed with boiling water: 1 tbsp per glass of liquid. l. natural medicine. The infusion is drunk before eating.

Diarrhea, which is accompanied by pain and bloating, will be removed by ginger. Dried or fresh root is chopped, boiled for 10 minutes over low heat. Take 2 tbsp. l. blanks for a cup of distilled water. Lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey will improve the taste of the drink for diarrhea. Ginger root powder is added to cereals and soups, as well as herbal decoctions.

Tinctures and unusual ways

Eliminate non-infectious diarrhea with blueberries. The berry has antibacterial properties, contains antioxidants and pectins that absorb toxic substances and restore the functioning of the digestive organs. Fresh fruits are added to porridge, dried blueberries are used to make stewed fruit and jelly.

Diarrhea caused by bacteria is treated with apple cider vinegar. Dissolve a tablespoon of the additive in a glass of boiled water. Drink the remedy twice a day until the symptoms of diarrhea disappear. Vinegar destroys germs and supplies the body with pectins, detoxifying the body. The medicine is contraindicated in irritable bowel syndrome and gastritis.

If bloody clots or streaks are visible in the stool, it is recommended to make tea from rose hips. Dry the workpiece in the oven, grind into powder. Mix a glass of boiling water with 20 g of the plant, boil in a water bath for half an hour. Drink 60-80 ml of the medicine three times a day.

Important: In case of bleeding, be sure to consult a doctor. Red blotches indicate infectious diarrhea, as well as diseases of the digestive organs.

Red rose petals can help get rid of diarrhea caused by food poisoning. The flower contains tannins and antibacterial substances that soothe the inflamed mucosa. Pour 2 tablespoons of clean petals into a jar with a tight lid. Add 2 cups of boiling water. Close and wait for the drink to cool down. Drink 100 ml of aromatic tea 4 times a day.

An effective medicine is prepared from chicken ventricles. The offal is thawed, washed under the tap and the yellow skin located on the inside is removed. The workpiece is spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet and sent to the oven, setting the minimum temperature. It is better to leave the door ajar so that the ventricles do not burn out.

The skin should be dry and slightly hardened. It is ground in a coffee grinder or mortar, and the resulting product is poured into a glass jar. Chicken ventricles are taken twice a day. Eat 5 g of medicinal powder, wash down with water. Diarrhea usually goes away on days 2–3.

Astringent products

Barley and acorn coffee can help stop diarrhea. The drink should be strong and savory. Drink 300-400 ml per day.

A decoction of oatmeal and dried pears is useful for diarrhea. They take ordinary porridge, not instant porridge. Combine 2 glasses of water and 100 g of cereals. When the oatmeal is boiled and slimy, add dried fruit pieces. The stove is turned off, insisted for 60 minutes so that the pears swell. Divide the cooked porridge into two portions, eat it a day.

Cinnamon can help get rid of diarrhea. Pour 2-3 g of spices into a cup of hot water, add a pinch or a drop of red hot pepper. The tool is wrapped up, insisted for an hour, covered with a plate or lid. Drink a sip every 60 minutes.

Stressful diarrhea

Diarrhea, which occurs due to experiences and emotional overexcitement, is treated with chamomile broth. The drink is drunk in the morning and in the evening for 2-3 weeks. People who suffer from stress diarrhea are advised to include cereals, flour products, dark chocolate and quince in their diet. Pears, pomegranates, natural cottage cheese and cocoa with milk are useful. But you need to eat foods with fixing properties before diarrhea.

If diarrhea appears due to worries and an excess of emotions, you should always keep sorbents in your purse, at least activated carbon. Drink decoctions of blueberry leaves, bird cherry flowers and Potentilla. Take B vitamins to strengthen the nervous system.

Patients who frequent the toilet are advised to drink a lot of a solution that restores water balance. To prepare the product, you need to mix 1 liter of liquid with 120 g of sugar, 15 g of salt, 5 g of soda and 5-6 g of calcium chloride.

Diarrhea is an unpredictable and dangerous disease. With food or infection, diarrhea lasts from 1 to 3 days. If on the fourth day the disorder has not disappeared, and the patient's condition has worsened, you need to abandon home methods and consult a doctor.

Video: how to treat diarrhea with folk remedies

Everyone, even a healthy person, has experienced diarrhea, or diarrhea. There are a huge number of reasons for its appearance, ranging from incompatible food products to very serious infections.

In this article, we will not consider severe infections accompanied by painful diarrhea, such as cholera and others. This is a separate topic.

Watery diarrhea

Watery diarrhea occurs when the small intestine is involved in the pathological process. This can be a situation when poisoning with poor quality food or acute intestinal infections has occurred.

Sometimes the number of pathogenic bacteria in the intestine can be very small. It is not the bacteria themselves that are dangerous, but the products of their vital activity, the toxins that they release.

In the cold season, watery stools are sometimes due to a number of viruses that are active in winter. These are the so-called rotavirus infections, which are very easy to get infected.

Why is diarrhea dangerous with water?

Diarrhea can be roughly divided into watery stools without pathological impurities, such as blood, and blood-streaked diarrhea. If blood appears in the secretion of the intestine, this is a signal to seek medical help, because the causes of this symptom can be very serious: intestinal bleeding, hemorrhoidal bleeding, or a serious bacterial infection. All of these conditions can threaten the patient's life. But this also needs to be discussed separately.

So, if there is diarrhea with water in an adult, treatment should be immediate. It should be noted that a large loss of water occurs with watery stools, and if this process is also accompanied by vomiting, then we can talk about dehydration, and it can come very quickly if urgent measures are not taken.

The human body normally contains about 85-90% water. More precisely, the brain, muscles and heart contain about 76% of liquid, blood - 84%, and only the human skeleton consists of 15-20% of water. From this one can understand how important water is for humans. Each cell of our body consists of water, and with a lack of fluid, all systems and organs will suffer. In addition, with diarrhea, together with water, a huge amount of minerals is released, so necessary for the body.

For a small child, losing 10% of body weight with watery diarrhea is fatal. If a child weighs 5 kg, then the loss of 500 ml of fluid for him will be fatal. It is more problematic for adults to lose 10% of their body weight in a short time, because their weight is much greater, so they have time to make a decision. Dehydration (dehydration) is most dangerous for children and the elderly. Diarrhea in an adult - what to do? Of course, heal.

Diarrhea is not a diagnosis but a symptom. To choose the correct treatment tactics, it is necessary to establish the true cause of loose stools. Even if liquid stool in an adult happens 2-3 times a day, which does not pose a threat to his life, all the same, over time (if it lasts for several days), the body will be severely depleted, and the water-salt balance will be disturbed. It will take much more time to recover than the illness lasted. If diarrhea is in an adult with water, treatment is necessary, especially if an elderly person suffers from this symptom.

Diarrhea causes

Diarrhea is a kind of defense reaction against the introduction of pathogenic microorganisms, viruses and bacteria. Thus, the body itself is protected from the harmful effects of pathogenic microflora and carries out its detoxification. But if this condition does not go away within a few hours, help is needed. Especially if there is a temperature and in this case it is necessary. Hyperthermia (fever) may indicate general intoxication of the body. This state requires an appropriate attitude. You can't let everything go by itself. Some people think that diarrhea is not really a disease. Diarrhea must still be treated if it lasts more than one day. So you can save the body from serious consequences.

In case the patient complains of diarrhea, abdominal pain, treatment is also necessary. Pain is a serious symptom that may indicate a serious illness such as pancreatitis, hepatitis, gallstone disease, or appendicitis. If there is pain during diarrhea, then you need to see a doctor. Some of these situations require surgery.

There are other causes of diarrhea:

• dyspeptic - this is the most common cause of diarrhea, it can occur due to insufficient secretion of the stomach, malfunctioning of the glands and, as a result, improper digestion of absorbed food;
• infectious - can be caused by dysentery bacillus, various intestinal viruses, amoebas and food toxins;
• alimentary is an allergic reaction to food;
• toxic - poisoning with poisons and toxic substances, such as arsenic or mercury;
• medication - caused by side effects of medications, for example, some antibiotics in the intestine kill not only pathogenic flora, but also beneficial ones, thereby causing diarrhea;
• neurogenic - can be caused by strong feelings or fear, such diarrhea is also called "bear disease".

Patients endure diarrhea in different ways, it depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. So, for example, loose stools in some 2-3 times a day causes weakness and poor health, while in others diarrhea 5-6 times a day does not cause negative consequences.

If diarrhea lasts for a short time, it usually does not cause negative consequences and goes away without much harm to health. If diarrhea continues for a long time and is accompanied by bloating, rumbling, false urge to defecate (tenesmus), nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and causes severe weakness (exhaustion of the body), then this condition requires urgent medical attention. Often, patients with these symptoms are hospitalized.

For any nature of diarrhea, you must drink enough fluids. Compliance with the drinking regime can protect against negative consequences and maintain the patient's body in good shape.

It is better to drink mineral water without gas, it will help maintain the water-salt balance. If there is prolonged diarrhea with water in an adult, treatment is necessary. If home treatment does not help and the diarrhea does not go away within a few days, this is a good reason to seek medical help. If severe diarrhea develops, a doctor will determine the cause and treatment.

Diet for diarrhea

Sparing, regardless of the reasons that caused it, is necessary. Until the condition improves and the symptoms of intoxication disappear, a diet must be followed.

The following products are allowed:

• porridge on the water;
• jelly;
• lean boiled or steamed meat;
• steam cutlets;
• boiled fish or steamed.

Prohibited products:

• fatty meals;
• fried foods;
• sweets;
• spicy dishes;
• pickled foods;
• any canned food;
• carbonated drinks;
• coffee;
• too strong tea;
• any alcohol.

After the disappearance of diarrhea and improvement in the state of the diet, you need to adhere to a few more days, at least for a week. By gradually adding other previously prohibited foods to the diet, the weakened body is prepared for the usual diet. You cannot immediately return to your usual diet. A sudden return to the menu of the wrong dish can upset the fragile and unstable balance after illness.

Diarrhea: causes and treatment

Treatment of diarrhea directly depends on the cause that caused it. What drugs are most effective for diarrhea? We will talk about this in this section.

First of all, any diarrhea should not be treated with antibiotics. This is done only in severe cases, for example, if the cause that caused the pathological process really poses a serious danger. This applies to diseases such as salmonellosis or cholera. In this case, the patient must be hospitalized, and further treatment will be under the strict supervision of doctors. If an adult has diarrhea with water, treatment should be aimed at preventing dehydration and restoring water-salt balance. For these purposes, solutions such as "Regidron" or "Oralit" are suitable, you can also drink mineral water without gas.

Solutions are taken after each chair for half a glass. In addition, you should drink at least 4 glasses of one of these medications within 12 hours.

Diarrhea medicines

Medicines for diarrhea are not a panacea at all. There are a number of things to consider when treating diarrhea. The most important of which, as already mentioned, is the fight against Consider the drugs for diarrhea in adults that are used most often.

All of them are divided into several pharmacological groups:

• sulfa drugs ("Phtalazol");
• antibiotics (tablets "Levomycetin", "Tetracycline");
• nitrofurans (drug "Furazolidone");
• antimicrobial drugs (Enterofuril, Sulgin);
• antifungal (means "Intetrix") - used when;
• enterosorbents (activated carbon);
• antiviral drugs.

Consider the most famous in adults. In what case is it advisable to take this or that drug?

Activated charcoal for diarrhea

What to give an adult from diarrhea? Enterosorbents are a group of drugs that have an adsorbing and enveloping effect. Treatment should be started with activated carbon. Sometimes this is enough. These pills for diarrhea in adults (and children) are not absorbed in the intestines.

Activated carbon is taken at the rate of one tablet per 10 kg of the patient's weight. So, if a patient weighs 60 kg, then, accordingly, he should take 6 tablets and drink plenty of water.

Activated carbon absorbs all harmful toxins, bacteria and viruses, and also binds water and covers the intestinal wall with a protective layer. After that, it is excreted naturally. It should be noted that after taking the tablets of this drug, the stool will be black. You shouldn't be afraid of this. If diarrhea has occurred due to poor-quality products, then activated charcoal in most cases is sufficient for treatment.

The drug "Phtalazol" for diarrhea

This group is most advisable to take for infectious types of diarrhea (dysentery, enterocolitis and colitis of an infectious nature). Taking the medicine "Phtalazol" for allergic types of diarrhea and ordinary indigestion will be ineffective. Its effect is noticeable only for 2-3 days, when the growth of pathogenic microflora under the action of the drug will be stopped.

Means "Imodium" for diarrhea

The drug "Imodium" (its other name is "Suprelol", "Lopedium" and "Loperamide") begins its effect within the first 40-60 minutes. This drug is effective for diarrhea caused by poor quality food, as well as irritable bowel syndrome and in the early stages of infectious diarrhea. It helps well with frequent urge to vomit. It is convenient to take this drug with you on the road. Diarrhea is a common travel companion.

Treatment with "Loperamide" and "Simethicone"

This is a new generation drug, it is a combined remedy for diarrhea "Imodium plus" and includes the so-called antifoam agent - simethicone. This substance eliminates bloating and adsorbs unnecessary intestinal gases. Thanks to him, spastic pains and a feeling of intestinal distention disappear. These are chewable tablets for diarrhea in adults. It is not recommended to give them to children under the age of 12.

Natural remedies for diarrhea

These include drugs such as "Smecta" and "Kaopektat". These drugs are used for rotavirus infections. It should be noted that the drug "Kaopektat" is contraindicated in childhood.

These drugs belong to the group of enterosorbents, they gradually reduce the frequency of going to the toilet, and also relieve bloating and rumbling in the stomach.

Linex tablets for diarrhea

This product contains beneficial microflora and has a positive effect on the entire digestive tract. It includes 3 types of positive microflora:

• lactobacilli - positively affect the work of the small intestine;
• enterococci - have a similar effect and help the small intestine to function properly;
• bifidobacteria - actively work in the large intestine.

Folk remedies for diarrhea

Traditional medicine knows many ways to treat an ailment such as diarrhea. Folk remedies for diarrhea have been proven for centuries.

1. A decoction of pomegranate peels is considered an effective remedy for intestinal disorders. To prepare the medicine, you need to take a well-washed peel of one fruit and pour a glass of cold water. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes, cool and strain. Take this remedy every two hours for 2 tbsp. spoons.
2. Alternative treatment for diarrhea involves the use of rice water. Taking this remedy every 20-30 minutes for 3-4 hours will relieve bloating and stop diarrhea.
3. Bitter wormwood will help to cope with diarrhea. But with this tool you need to be careful: do not exceed the dosage and do not use for too long. To prepare the medicine, 1 teaspoon of dry grass should be poured with one glass of boiling water and insisted for half an hour. Take the medicine 30 minutes before meals, 1 tbsp. spoon.
4. A very strong folk remedy for diarrhea using an alcoholic infusion of walnut partitions has been known for a long time. It must be taken without exceeding the permissible dose (5-6 drops each), otherwise it can provoke a reverse reaction - constipation. As soon as the number of trips to the toilet decreases, you need to reduce the dosage to 2-3 drops. It is clear that only adults can use alcohol tinctures for treatment. To prepare the drug, take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of ground walnut partitions and pour one glass of vodka. Insist in the dark for 5-7 days. This product is prepared for future use and stored in the refrigerator. It is recommended to always have this medicine on hand for those who are prone to frequent bowel disorders.

Conclusion

With an ailment like diarrhea, folk remedies can be very effective. Whatever the nature of the origin of diarrhea, this fact must be taken seriously. If you cannot cope with an intestinal disorder on your own, and in addition, pain or an increase in body temperature joins, in this case you need to seek medical help. This is especially true for elderly citizens, because they become dehydrated much earlier than young people in their prime.