Diarrhoea is an increase in loose and watery stools or bowel movements. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Usually diarrhoea is caused by a viral or bacterial infection and lasts 5-10 days. This is referred to as ‘Acute Diarrhoea’. Diarrhoea that lasts longer than 2 weeks is described as persistent or chronic and must be referred to the doctor.
Eating food that has not been cooked or cleaned properly and drinking contaminated water can also cause diarrhoea and this is often picked up during travel. This is therefore known as ‘travellers’ diarrhoea’. If you have recently been abroad or have diarrhoea accompanied with a. fever and other symptoms, seek medical advice from a pharmacist or a doctor.
Fluid and electrolyte replacement is the most important factor in treating diarrhoea as a lot of nutrients and fluid will be lost. Rehydration products are available as powders for reconstitution in water, e.g. Dioralyte.
If you are unable to stay at home and need to stop diarrhoea more quickly, antidiarrhoeals are available to buy OTC. E.g. Loperamide, otherwise known as ‘Imodium’. If your symptoms continue for 24 hours after taking antidiarrhoeal medicines, you should consult your doctor.
Products such as ‘Pepto-Bismol’ contain an ingredient called ‘Bismuth Subsalicylate’ which can be useful for bacterial diarrhoea, however it is only licensed for adults and children aged 16 years and over.
Signposting:
www.corecharity.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea
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Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, Rehydration
Dioralyte Relief Raspberry – 6 Sachets
Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, RehydrationDioralyte Relief Raspberry – 6 Sachets
Dioralyte Relief Raspberry – 6 Sachets Dioralyte Relief is recommended for the replacement of essential body water and salts in treatment of acute diarrhoea.
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Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, Rehydration
Dioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets
Constipation Relief, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, RehydrationDioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets
Dioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets Dioralyte Sachets is used for the replacement of essential body water and salts in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants, children and adults.
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Diarrhoea & Nausea & Sickness, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Nausea & Sickness, Rehydration, Stomach & Bowel, Travel and Suncare
Dioralyte Sachets Natural – 6- sachets
Diarrhoea & Nausea & Sickness, Diarrhoea Medicine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Nausea & Sickness, Rehydration, Stomach & Bowel, Travel and SuncareDioralyte Sachets Natural – 6- sachets
Dioralyte Sachets Natural – 6 sachets Dioralyte Sachets is used for the replacement of essential body water and salts in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants, children and adults.
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Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Heartburn and Indigestion, Heartburn, Indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness
Pepto Bismol Liquid – 120ml
Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Heartburn and Indigestion, Heartburn, Indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and SicknessPepto Bismol Liquid – 120ml
Pepto Bismol Liquid – 120ml Pepto-Bismol Liquid works by forming a soothing and protective coating of your stomach and intestine.
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Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Heartburn and Indigestion, Heartburn, Indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, Travel and Suncare
Pepto-Bismol Chewable Peppermint Tablets – 12
Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Medicine, Heartburn and Indigestion, Heartburn, Indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Medicines, Nausea & Sickness, Nausea and Sickness, Travel and SuncarePepto-Bismol Chewable Peppermint Tablets – 12
Pepto-Bismol Chewable Peppermint Tablets provides relief from Heartburn, indigestion, nausea & upset stomach, and can also control diarrhoea.
SKU: dhb-3490233