antidiarrheal
Stops loose stools
Antidiarrheal describes medications or treatments that counteract diarrhea by slowing intestinal movement or absorbing excess fluid: The doctor recommended an antidiarrheal before the long flight.
As a noun, it refers to the medication itself: Pack some antidiarrheals for the trip.
Drug slowing bowel transit
- Pepto-BismolPink bismuth digestive aid
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- paregoricCamphorated opium preparation
kaolin · pectin · absorbent · astringent · opioid · capsule · tablet · liquid
Pressing need for action
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- frequencyRate of recurrence
incontinence · acute · chronic · dysentery · gastroenteritis · colitis · malabsorption · nausea
Self-generated movement capacity
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- transitMovement between places
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- gutDigestive tract, or instinct
bowel · colon · intestine · gastrointestinal · electrolytes · fluid · microbiome · flora
Bodily fluid replenishment
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
- restCessation of activity
recovery · fasting · management · regimen · prevention · self-care · pharmacist · prescription
Ease or soothing relief
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
- calmingInducing a settled state
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
fast-acting · effective · temporary · control · normalization · restoration · recovery · well-being
loperamide
Drug slowing bowel transit
- Pepto-BismolPink bismuth digestive aid
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
paregoric · kaolin · pectin · absorbent · astringent · opioid · capsule · tablet · liquid · suspension
urgency
Pressing need for action
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
frequency · incontinence · acute · chronic · dysentery · gastroenteritis · colitis · malabsorption · nausea
motility
Self-generated movement capacity
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- transitMovement between places
- absorptionProcess of taking in
gut · bowel · colon · intestine · gastrointestinal · electrolytes · fluid · microbiome · flora · mucosa
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
rest · recovery · fasting · management · regimen · prevention · self-care · pharmacist · prescription · over-the-counter
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
- calmingInducing a settled state
soothing · fast-acting · effective · temporary · control · normalization · restoration · recovery · well-being
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, probiotics, stool softener, gas relief
- home remedieshoney, lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric