antidiarrheals
Bowel movement reducers
Antidiarrheals are medications that slow or stop diarrhea.
They work by reducing intestinal contractions or absorbing excess fluid: The doctor recommended an antidiarrheal until the symptoms passed.
Common over-the-counter options include loperamide and bismuth subsalicylate.
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- food poisoningSickness from contaminated eating
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
gastroenteritis · parasites · Salmonella · E. coli · norovirus · rotavirus · cholera · dysentery
Drug slowing bowel transit
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- antispasmodicsDrugs relieving involuntary muscle contractions
- anticholinergicsAcetylcholine receptor blockers
- Pepto-BismolPink bismuth digestive aid
over-the-counter · prescription · dosage · tablet · liquid · chewable
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- intestinal healthDigestive tract wellbeing
- digestive enzymesFood-processing biological catalysts
Involuntary muscle tightening
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- loose stoolWatery fecal discharge
- urgencyPressing need for action
- frequencyRate of recurrence
bloating · nausea · discomfort · watery stool · dehydration · fever · weakness · bowel movement
Conducting ions in solution
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
glucose · water intake · isotonic · bicarbonate · chloride · absorption · Pedialyte · fluid replacement
infection
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- food poisoningSickness from contaminated eating
contamination · gastroenteritis · parasites · Salmonella · E. coli · norovirus · rotavirus · cholera · dysentery · hygiene
loperamide
Drug slowing bowel transit
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- antispasmodicsDrugs relieving involuntary muscle contractions
- anticholinergicsAcetylcholine receptor blockers
Pepto-Bismol · over-the-counter · prescription · dosage · tablet · liquid · chewable
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- intestinal healthDigestive tract wellbeing
digestive enzymes · fiber · BRAT diet · lactobacillus · absorption
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- loose stoolWatery fecal discharge
- urgencyPressing need for action
frequency · bloating · nausea · discomfort · watery stool · dehydration · fever · weakness · bowel movement
electrolytes
Conducting ions in solution
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
potassium · glucose · water intake · isotonic · bicarbonate · chloride · absorption · Pedialyte · fluid replacement
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- veterinary suppliesheartworm medicine, rabies shot, ear drops, flea drops, flea control
- Chemo Supportantiemetics, growth factors, G-CSF, dexamethasone
antidiarrhealslaxatives
Constipation remedies
cathartics · purgatives · stool softeners · fiber supplements · enemas