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Medicines for diarrhoea

Medicines whose official label lists diarrhoea include Loperamide, Bismuth Subsalicylate, Nitazoxanide, First Aid Direct Anti-Diarrheal, Large Intestine Formula, Fidaxomicin, Ciprofolxacin, L-Lysine. Your doctor or pharmacist will choose the right one for you.

Medicines (by active ingredient)

LoperamideControls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea Anti-diarrheal. Bismuth SubsalicylateRelieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness Antidiarrheal/Antacid. NitazoxanideDiarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum: Nitazoxanide tablets (patients 12 years and older) are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum. First Aid Direct Anti-DiarrhealControls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea Anti-diarrheal. Large Intestine FormulaINDICATIONS For the temporary relief of mild abdominal discomfort or cramping, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea.* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. FidaxomicinDifficile -associated diarrhea. CiprofolxacinInfectious Diarrhea ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. L-LysineINDICATIONS For the temporary relief of itchy, painful, red, or irritated skin, anxiousness, diarrhea, or indigestion.* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. MorphineOpium tincture is useful for the treatment of diarrhea. Bacillus ClausiiOccasional diarrhea. Fowl Cholera VaccineHOMEOPATHIC INDICATIONS: For temporary relief of symptoms related to gastroenteritis including occasional diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, flatulence and bloating.** **These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. LysineINDICATIONS For the temporary relief of itchy, painful, red, or irritated skin, anxiousness, diarrhea, or indigestion.* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Malaria TestIncluding headache, nausea, abdominal pain, chills, occasional diarrhea, blurred vision, or food poisoning.** **These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic principles. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum VaccineOccasional diarrhea. PapainAloe – Bloating, Diarrhea and Supports Normalization of Digestive Enzymes,† Angelica Archangelica – Indigestion, Heartburn,† Bromelain – Supports Normalization of Digestive Enzymes,† Camphora – Abdomi …. Typhoid Vi Conjugate VaccineIncluding headache, nausea, abdominal pain, chills, occasional diarrhea, blurred vision, or food poisoning.** **These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic principles. Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide VaccineIncluding headache, nausea, abdominal pain, chills, occasional diarrhea, blurred vision, or food poisoning.** **These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic principles.

Brands

Chelidonium MajusINDICATIONS CHELIDONIUM MAJ Indicated for Diarrhea Indicated for Diarrhea. Stomach Relief(s) relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness Antidiarrheal/Antacid. Stomach Relief Regular StrengthRelieves diarrhea travelers' diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn gas indigestion nausea fullness belching Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal. Anti-DiarrhealControls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea Anti-diarrheal.

Questions

What medicines treat diarrhoea?

Can I buy them without a prescription?

Some can and some cannot; rules differ by country. Each medicine page says whether it is a prescription medicine in the United States. Ask a pharmacist where you live.