Too fast contraction of the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, caused by various factors, provokes an increase in the frequency of acts of defecation and watery abundant discharge. Depending on the causes that caused diarrhea, use various medications.
Imodium is recommended for taking abnormalities of gastric motility caused by non-bacterial stimuli, accompanied by diarrhea. The active substance of Imodium is loperamide, which weakens the motor functions of the intestine, and which enhances the functions of the anal sphincter. As a result, the movement of stool mass slows down, and the production of mucus decreases, contributing to the consolidation of the stool.
Imodium is used in case of prolonged( more than two days) diarrhea, when there is a big risk of dehydration. In less severe cases, it is better to choose means of milder effect. Imodium is effective in diarrhea caused by the following causes:
- by an allergic reaction;
- neural disorders;
- effects of radiation and drug therapy;
- "traveler's diarrhea", caused by a change of climate, diet or water;
- of the ileoctomy, accompanied by incontinence of feces.
Presence in the preparation of properties of defoaming, softens manifestations of flatulence, abdominal pain.
Contraindicated use of the drug with:
- diarrhea caused by bacteria;
- dysentery;
- of intestinal obstruction, adhesions;
- colitis of any origin;
- lactose intolerance;
- hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Imodium can not be used in diarrhea with blood and high temperature. As a remedy for diarrhea, Imodium is used only to eliminate symptoms, therefore, along with it take etiotropic drugs. Imodium is produced from diarrhea in tablets containing 2 mg of loperamide hypochlorite and auxiliary substances( gelatin, mannitol, aspartame, mint flavor, sodium hydrogencarbonate).Tablets from Imodium diarrhea are dispensed without a prescription, but they are strictly forbidden to take them alone. This is due to the fact that the main active substance loperamide, in some cases can lead to serious complications:
- Influencing the central nervous system, can lead to its inhibition, and with an imodium overdose, a breath may stop.
- If the cause of diarrhea is an infection, loperamide, increasing the time between defecation actions, contributes to the absorption of toxins into the blood, leading to the poisoning of the body, and the doctor can determine the cause of diarrhea.
- The use of Imodium can lead to constipation, flatulence, and in severe cases to intestinal obstruction.
- In the presence of diseases that lead to the thinning of the intestinal walls or the violation of their integrity, contributing to their rupture.
Imodium can not be used during pregnancy and lactation. Imodium is taken with acute symptoms of diarrhea, two capsules after the act of defecation, dissolving and not washing down with water. For children older than 6 years, the intake norm is reduced by half. If the improvement does not occur in two days, the drug is withdrawn.
Lodepinum from Diarrhea
The analogue of Imodium is Lodepinum, which helps to eliminate diarrhea caused by non-infectious causes. Indications for its use are the same as for Imodium. The initial dosage of Lepedium tablets from diarrhea is 2 pieces after each act of defecation with watery feces, and the maximum amount is 8 pieces for adults and three( one for admission) for the baby. When the period between acts of defecation exceeds 12 hours, the course of treatment can be stopped. The form of the drug is very diverse. It can be tablets, capsules, syrup in the form of solutions for oral administration.
In case of an overdose, side effects are possible:
- headache, drowsiness, convulsive condition;
- nausea, indigestion, constipation;
- retention of urination;
- urticaria, skin itching, angioedema.
Children are more sensitive to this remedy.
Motilium for diarrhea
The main active substance of Motilium is domperidone, which has an antiemetic effect. Indications for the use of the drug is:
- Pain in the upper part and bloated abdomen.
- Feeling of overflow and heaviness in the stomach.
- Vomiting of any origin, including the effects of radiotherapy, accompanied by diarrhea.
- Flatulence, belching, heartburn.
Normalizing the motor activity of the intestine in the upper GI tract, the drug accelerates the progress of food into the duodenum. They take Motilium half an hour before meals, one tablet, three times a day, and if necessary, also at night before going to bed. With severe vomiting and nausea, the intake is increased. Apply the drug and rectally, in the form of candles. It is forbidden to use for intestinal obstruction, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, pregnant, nursing and children up to one year.
Enterol for Diarrhea
Enterol belongs to the group of contraindications. Enterol is used to regulate the composition and ensure the balance of the intestinal microflora. Therefore, it can be used not only in antidiarrheal therapy, normalization of microflora, but also as an antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antiparasitic agent. The action of Enterol is to neutralize cellular and intestinal toxins, which accumulate in the lumen of the intestine, causing diarrhea. Take Enterol from diarrhea an hour before meals, washed down with milk or water.
Trimedate for diarrhea
For treatment of intestinal motility disorders accompanied by diarrhea, Trimedate can be called a good remedy. It serves as a universal regulator of correct muscle contraction along the entire path of food advancement and processing. Contraindicated during lactation, pregnant in the first trimester of pregnancy, children up to three years. No side effects were observed with Trimedate.