IMODIUM
Diarrhoea treatment
Diarrhoea advice and information
It can be painful and inconvenient but the start of a bout of diarrhoea doesn’t have to mean the end of your day’s plans. Have a go at our quick True or False quiz to see what you can do to help your body get back to normal.
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The correct answer is False. IMODIUM® contains loperamide, which works to restore the natural balance of the digestive system, leading to enhanced absorption of fluids and nutrients back into your body. Used correctly, loperamide is rarely associated with constipation.
Correct! IMODIUM® contains loperamide, which works to restore the natural balance of the digestive system, leading to enhanced absorption of fluids and nutrients back into your body.
- True
- False
Correct! As your body is losing more fluids than normal, you may feel thirstier than usual, so keep thirst and dehydration at bay by drinking non-alcoholic drinks – but not fruit juices or milk, which could further irritate your already sensitive digestive system.
The correct answer is True. As your body is losing more fluids than normal, you may feel thirstier than usual, so keep thirst and dehydration at bay by drinking non-alcoholic drinks – but not fruit juices or milk, which could further irritate your already sensitive digestive system.
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- False
The correct answer is False. If you think you are in danger of dehydration, ask your pharmacist to recommend an oral rehydration treatment. They are specially formulated to contain a balance of rehydration salts that your body loses during bouts of diarrhoea. These ‘salts’ usually contain a mixture of glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and disodium hydrogen citrate – NOT the same as the salt in your kitchen!
Correct! If you think you are in danger of dehydration, ask your pharmacist to recommend an oral rehydration treatment. They are specially formulated to contain a balance of rehydration salts that your body loses during bouts of diarrhoea. These ‘salts’ usually contain a mixture of glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and disodium hydrogen citrate – NOT the same as the salt in your kitchen!
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The correct answer is False. Just eat small, simple and light meals if and when you’re hungry – avoid rich or spicy foods until you’re back to normal.
Correct! Just eat small, simple and light meals if and when you’re hungry – avoid rich or spicy foods until you’re back to normal.
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The correct answer is False. You should see a doctor if you experience any of the following: a high temperature (over 38°C); blood or mucus in your stools; severe vomiting that could lead to dehydration; or diarrhoea lasting for more than 48 hours.
Correct! You should see a doctor if you experience any of the following: a high temperature (over 38°C); blood or mucus in your stools; severe vomiting that could lead to dehydration; or diarrhoea lasting for more than 48 hours.