antidiarrhoeals
Bowel movement reducers
Antidiarrhoeals are medications that treat diarrhea by slowing intestinal movement, absorbing excess fluid, or addressing the underlying cause.
Common over-the-counter options include loperamide and bismuth subsalicylate.
The spelling antidiarrheals is standard in American English.
Drug slowing bowel transit
- bismuthElement eighty-three
- kaolinWhiteite mineral for pottery
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
- antispasmodicsDrugs relieving involuntary muscle contractions
Replacing lost water
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
lactobacillus · saccharomyces · banana · toast · applesauce
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- colitisInflamed large intestine
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
Tissue-contracting agent
- bulkingGaining size intentionally
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
Ease or soothing relief
- palliationLessening severity without fixing
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- maintenancePreserving working condition
loperamide
Drug slowing bowel transit
antispasmodics · anticholinergics · codeine · morphine · subsalicylate
rehydration
Replacing lost water
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
fasting · lactobacillus · saccharomyces · banana · toast · applesauce
gastroenteritis
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- colitisInflamed large intestine
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
infection · cholera · malabsorption · Crohn's
astringent
Tissue-contracting agent
- bulkingGaining size intentionally
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- palliationLessening severity without fixing
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- maintenancePreserving working condition
antidiarrhoealslaxatives
Constipation remedies
purgatives · cathartics · stool softeners · enemas · fiber supplements