10 best remedies for diarrhea (diarrhea)

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Diarrhea, or diarrhea syndrome, is familiar, of course, to everyone. But the treatment of diarrhea is not at all as easy as it seems, since diarrhea can be caused by completely different reasons, and manifest itself in the same way. When stale products are consumed, toxins enter the body, and there will be pronounced diarrhea and vomiting, but microbes will not penetrate into the body, and antibiotics will be useless. In chronic diseases of the pancreas, for example, there are not enough enzymes to break down fats, and frequent and chronic diarrhea occurs due to increased fat content of the stool. Diarrhea also occurs with intestinal infections, dysbiosis, and may even be on the basis of nerves. Consider modern drugs for the treatment of diarrhea, which are included in the ranking of the most effective remedies.

Rating of the best remedies for diarrhea (diarrhea)

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best enterosorbents for diarrhea	1	Activated carbon	RUB 50
	2	Smecta	163 r
	3	Enteros-gel	455 RUB
	4	Loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium)	RUB 517
The best antibacterial drugs for diarrhea	1	Ersefuril	422 r
	2	Phthalazole	RUB 56
	3	Sulgin	91 rbl.
The best probiotics and eubiotics for diarrhea	1	Hilak – Forte	547 r
	2	Linex	556 r
	3	Burnet	105 RUB

The best enterosorbents for diarrhea

Enterosorbents include universal remedies that can be used for any type of diarrhea. Their task is to mechanically bind and sorb various toxins, harmful substances on a huge specific surface, and remove them from the body. Sometimes, when diarrhea is not a consequence of an infectious process, and is not accompanied by fever and abdominal pain, enterosorbents alone, without other drugs, can successfully cope with diarrhea.

Activated carbon

Rating: 4.9

Activated carbon is one of the cheapest, available and most popular products. This is a truly 'folk' drug, for the use of which there are many indications. In case of diarrhea, activated charcoal can be used immediately, since it is indicated, both in various forms of salmonellosis and dysentery, and in non-infectious causes of diarrhea and in food poisoning.

Activated carbon is a black powder, tasteless and odorless, which is insoluble in water, but has a huge surface with high activity, which can collect various harmful substances. Reception of activated carbon reduces their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, and removes them from the body. It is necessary to use activated carbon not only for diarrhea, but also for unpleasant phenomena in the abdomen, and increased gas production.

The average dosage is from 3 tablets 3-4 times a day. For acute diarrhea, 10 tablets of activated charcoal can be taken immediately. To increase activity, the tablets must be chewed thoroughly. Many people know that in this case the tongue becomes covered with a black coating, which is soon washed off by saliva, and one should not be afraid of this fact. With non-infectious diarrhea, 3 days of taking activated charcoal is quite enough, and with infectious intestinal lesions, you should definitely visit a doctor. This remedy is sold in almost any pharmacy, and 20 tablets in a standard dosage of 0.25 g can be bought even for 10 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

It should be said that activated carbon is not the most convenient sorbent. It is able to stain the stool black, it must be taken several tablets at once, there are contraindications to taking it, for example, exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. It is necessary to avoid long-term use of activated carbon, since in this case it reduces the absorption of not only toxins and harmful substances, but also the necessary calcium, vitamins and proteins. In the event that charcoal is prescribed together with other drugs, then it sharply reduces their activity, and should be taken several hours before drugs and meals, or after ingestion, it cannot be combined with any other means. On the positive side of the application is the cheapness and ubiquity of this drug.

Smecta

Rating: 4.9

Smecta, or dioctahedral smectite, is an antidiarrheal agent and absorbent, and it got into the rating of drugs as a natural aluminosilicate of natural origin. He, like many other sorbents, is excreted from the body unchanged and does not enter into metabolism. It is used both in children and adults with acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea of ​​various origins, including infectious ones. It is also successfully prescribed for bloating and abdominal discomfort. It is necessary for an adult to use Smecta in the amount of 6 sachets per day. Treatment is carried out between meals and separately from other medications. You can buy 12 sachets, packaged in 3 g each in the form of a suspension for oral administration, at a price of 220 rubles. The manufacturer of the product is the French company 'Bofur Ipsen'.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Smecta's appointment include the possibility of using it in children and pregnant women, as well as in nursing women. The remedy is indicated for any form of acute diarrhea, is cleaner than activated charcoal, does not stain the stool black, which in the case of activated charcoal can be mistaken for symptoms of intestinal bleeding. However, Smecta can cause constipation with prolonged use, and skin allergic reactions can very rarely occur. Smecta can be attributed to funds in the middle price range, but for some segments of the population to pay 18 rubles. for one sachet, or 108 rubles. per day per daily dosage can be very cumbersome

Enteros-gel

Rating: 4.8

Enteros-gel, which is an organosilicon compound, is a special molecular sponge that repels water and absorbs only medium-sized toxins. These are exactly the same harmful substances that are secreted by bacteria, are their antigens and various microbial poisons that cause diarrhea. Enteros-gel, due to its selective activity, does not impair the absorption of vitamins and various microelements in the intestine, but sparingly acts on the normal intestinal microflora, without causing dysbiosis.

Enterosgel is indicated for diarrhea syndrome, primarily of infectious origin, for dysentery, salmonellosis, and various foodborne toxic infections. The remedy is indicated for non-infectious diarrhea, for example, with irritable bowel syndrome.

The tool is produced in the form of a paste in tubes, and for its intake it is necessary to follow the general rules for the use of sorbents: separately from other drugs and between meals. Usually, an adult is assigned 1 tablespoon 3 times a day, which must be stirred in a glass of water at room temperature. Usually, for diarrhea, the duration of treatment is 3 to 4 days, and if the symptoms continue, an urgent need to consult a doctor. Enterosgel is produced by the domestic enterprise 'Silma', and a paste for ingestion in a package weighing 225 grams can be purchased for 350 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Enteros-gel, which made it possible to get a place in the ranking, include selective sorption of medium molecules, the absence of overdose and the ability to use it in children. It is not absorbed into the bloodstream from the gastrointestinal tract. The negative sides include the rather high cost, as well as some feeling of disgust for the drug, since the paste without taste, color and smell is very difficult for some people to take inside. There may be a slight feeling of nausea shortly after taking it.

Loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium)

Rating: 4.8

Loperamide hydrochloride, known under the trade name Imodium, is produced in France by Janssen-Сilag. It is one of the best symptomatic antidiarrheals. Loperamide, first of all, helps with diarrhea, in which there are no signs of colitis, that is, there are no scanty mucous discharge and painful urge to defecate. For heavy and watery loose stools, first take 2 tablets for adults at once, and then one tablet after each episode of diarrhea. Each tablet contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride. The tool is able to reduce the tone and reduce intestinal peristalsis. Imodium can be purchased as capsules or as lozenges. A pack of 10 such tablets can currently be purchased for 260 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The disadvantages of loperamide in general and Imodium in particular include its side effect – an increase in the tone of the anal sphincter, which means that in case of dysentery, the drug will be contraindicated. But in this case, the doctor will decide. Contraindication is intestinal obstruction, constipation and various ulcerative lesions of the colon. Imodium is not indicated for pregnant women and children. He has side effects such as bloating and dry mouth, as well as drowsiness. Imodium should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney failure. The positive aspects include a fairly quick action in patients with various forms of diarrhea. It is worth noting that Loperamide is not an antibacterial agent; in case of suspicion of an acute intestinal infection, it is necessary to use antibacterial agents with it.

The best antibacterial remedies for diarrhea

Antimicrobial drugs form the basis of the treatment of infectious diarrhea syndrome, especially if the development of diarrhea is associated with the use of poor-quality food, has the character of an outbreak, when several family members are ill, and also if, in addition to diarrhea, symptoms of intoxication, fever, poor health, nausea and vomiting are present . In all these cases, it is imperative to contact an infectious disease specialist or an ambulance, self-medication can be dangerous. Consider the most popular antibacterial agents prescribed for infectious diarrhea. The rating includes both the most advanced tools and the most affordable ones.

Ersefuril

Rating: 4.9

Ersefuril is a real antimicrobial agent that is used for infectious gastroenteritis, for diarrhea, which is accompanied by malaise and fever. This drug belongs to the group of nitrofurans, and the active ingredient is nifuroxazide. One capsule of Ersefuril contains 200 mg of nifuroxazide. It is highly active against typical pathogens of intestinal infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, cholera, intestinal staphylococci. The agent works exclusively in the intestinal lumen, and is practically not absorbed into the blood. This medication is recommended for taking in the event that bacterial diarrhea proceeds without a sharp deterioration in the general condition, severe fever and intoxication. If there are such symptoms, then urgent hospitalization in an infectious diseases hospital is required, for additional prescription of antibiotic therapy. Adults need to take this drug, one capsule 4 times a day, the interval between taking should be 6 hours. It is especially indicated that if after 3 days of admission it does not get better, then it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor. You can purchase this drug, manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis, at a price of 350 rubles. for 14 capsules.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Ersefuril and nitrofurans in general include the absence of an overdose, the ability to use the drug in patients with diabetes mellitus, and to prescribe it to children from 3 years old. Side effects include various allergic reactions; it is not recommended to use the drug during pregnancy. In the same case, if the mother is breastfeeding, then a short course of taking this drug is possible, but after consulting a doctor.

Phthalazole

Rating: 4.8

Phthalazol is an old proven remedy that used to be a must-have in the medicine cabinet of any traveler and driver. This antimicrobial agent from the group of sulfonamides is used for various diarrhea, presumably of an infectious origin. Each phthalazole tablet contains 500 mg of the active substance.

These tablets must be administered in high enough doses. In the event that a low dose of phthalazole is prescribed, microbes develop resistance to them. Phthalazol, in addition to its antidiarrheal effect, also has an anti-inflammatory effect, and therefore it can be indicated for any infectious diarrhea, as well as as a drug for the prevention of purulent complications during bowel surgery.

Adults need to take Ftalazol for acute diarrhea 2 tablets 6 times a day, such a regimen is necessary in the first two days of the disease. At a later time, it is necessary to reduce the dosage, according to the scheme attached to the instructions. The product is produced by various domestic companies, while it is one of the most affordable and popular drugs. So, a package of 10 tablets can be purchased starting from 13 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Phtalazol include the availability and the ability to purchase it at any pharmacy, the ability to create a high concentration and a good antimicrobial bacteriostatic effect. However, it must be taken with great caution in case of diseases of the blood, thyroid gland, chronic renal failure and other diseases, and its appointment requires the consultation of a doctor. Often the development of side effects, among which there may be not only allergies or headaches, but also a decrease in the level of blood leukocytes, skin lesions, symptoms of dizziness and even myocarditis. Phthalazole can interact with various drugs, which requires prior consultation with a doctor.

Sulgin

Rating: 4.8

Sulgin, or sulfaguanidine, is one of the most beloved folk remedies for the treatment of diarrheal syndrome, a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. The tool is still supplied to infectious diseases hospitals and is successfully used in the departments of intestinal infections. This drug is active against many microorganisms that are intestinal pathogens. Sulgin is indicated for dysentery, with lesions of the small and large intestines with diarrhea syndrome, as well as in patients with identified carriage of dysentery.

The agent is used internally, for acute diarrhea caused by intestinal infections, its dosage regimen is similar to the regimen of the previous drug, Phthalazol. On the first day, the drug is prescribed 6 times, then during each day the amount is reduced by one tablet. The total course of treatment is from 5 to 7 days for uncomplicated conditions. Sulgin is produced by various domestic manufacturers, and one package of the drug in 10 tablets will cost only 50 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this remedy include low cost and high activity against the above pathogens, the negative side is the possibility of developing a deficiency of B vitamins in the body, therefore, during the treatment period, it is recommended to take vitamins such as thiamine, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin. In the event that the drug is taken together with ascorbic acid, then the patient may develop increased acidity of urine and urolithiasis. As you can see, popular and folk remedies are often of low safety. This must be taken into account.

The best probiotics and eubiotics for diarrhea

It is important to remember that diarrhea syndrome can develop not only with acute intestinal infection, but also as a result of antibiotic treatment of a completely different pathology, for example, joint damage. At the same time, its own, normal intestinal microflora often dies or significantly decreases, and a condition develops, which is called dysbiosis.

Dysbacteriosis occurs after any intestinal infection, since this is a real 'ecological disaster' for the inhabitants of the intestines. For this, in the treatment of diarrhea syndrome, non-infectious genesis and after the completion of antibiotic therapy, it is necessary to begin the restoration of the population of normal intestinal microflora. For this, bacterial preparations containing representatives of the normal intestinal microflora are used, as well as other agents called probiotics and prebiotics. Let's take a look at some of them included in the ranking of diarrhea remedies.

Hilak – Forte

Rating: 4.9

The first of these drugs is Hilak forte drops. They have a complex composition, and do not contain any microorganisms, but they contain metabolic products of the normal intestinal microflora. The agent is taken in drops and normalizes the balance of the intestinal microflora, and also improves the likelihood of colonization of the intestines by newcomers. This drug is able to enhance the body's defenses as it boosts the immune response. These drops are prescribed in 50 pieces. at a time, the drops must be diluted with a small amount of any liquid other than milk. The vehicle is produced by the German concern Merkle. The cost of a bottle in 100 ml of the drug is from 350 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

A striking advantage of this drug, which allowed it to take a place in the ranking, is the preparation of a 'bridgehead' for colonization with the necessary microorganisms. Hilak-forte can be prescribed to people of any age, even babies. It is well tolerated and usually no side effects are observed. It can be prescribed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This medicine significantly increases the chances of a quick elimination of dysbiosis and normalization of the stool. Perhaps the disadvantages include a relatively high price and an extremely rare variant of the development of individual intolerance.

Linex

Rating: 4.8

The product in capsules Linex belongs to the class of eubiotics, and it restores the intestinal microflora, literally “landing on it a landing” of bifidobacteria, lactobacilli enterococci. The product is available in capsules, and one capsule contains millions of live bacteria. They make up the normal microflora of the human intestine. It is known that the presence of these microorganisms in the human intestine inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria, takes part in the synthesis of vitamins, and increases immunity.

The product must be taken after meals and washed down with a small amount of liquid. Usually, adults are prescribed 2 capsules three times a day, and babies who do not know how to swallow capsules need to be opened, and a powder mixed with liquid is already given. The duration of treatment is not limited and can be continued as long as needed. This drug is produced by the Lek company, and the cost of one package of 16 capsules currently starts at 230 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Almost all eubiotics have very few disadvantages and many advantages. There is no overdose, side effects rarely develop, the funds allow you to quickly cope with the symptoms of dysbiosis, with diarrhea, and normalize the patient's stool. All this, of course, allows eubiotics to take high places in the ranking of remedies for diarrhea. The only thing to remember is that Linex should not be washed down with hot drinks and at the same time taken alcohol, since alcohol destroys living and beneficial microorganisms.

Burnet

Rating: 4.7

In conclusion, it is necessary to recall the traditional methods of treating diarrhea using plants – herbal medicine, and one of these wonderful plants is the well-known medicinal burnet. It has very powerful roots, and if you prepare a decoction from them, then it is capable of showing bactericidal properties in relation to E. coli, to the causative agents of microbial dysentery, typhoid and paratyphoid fever. Therefore, in the event that you collected and prepared this phyto-raw material yourself, then you can prepare a decoction of the roots of the burnet in order to reduce the symptoms of diarrhea, as well as as a means of reducing inflammation and abdominal pain. Fortunately, these herbal raw materials are sold in pharmacies in filter bags. Such bags can be brewed, and the cost of packaging in 20 filter bags does not exceed 60 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of burnet treatment include its mild effect on the body, the ability to work together with other drugs and the low cost of the initial medicinal raw material. The disadvantages of treatment with the help of traditional medicine methods can still be attributed to low efficiency, which is incomparable with medicines and the inability to accurately dose medicinal raw materials, since different plants contain different amounts of necessary substances at different times of the year. Therefore, it is recommended to use a decoction of burnet for various types of diarrhea as a means of complex therapy, along with those drugs prescribed by the doctor.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.