Precautions for the use of medications in Diarrhea

1. Avoid the abuse of antimicrobial drugs

For non-infectious diarrhea, antimicrobial drugs should not be used at will, so as not to destroy the balance of intestinal microecology and lead to dysbiosis, thereby aggravating the condition. For infectious diarrhea, antibiotics should be given under the guidance of a physician if it is clearly bacterial.

2. Use antidiarrheal drugs with caution

Infectious diarrhea can remove germs and toxins from the intestines when diarrhea occurs, reducing toxicity to the body. Therefore, for infectious diarrhea, antidiarrheal drugs should not be used too early, so as not to leave germs and toxins in the body and aggravate the condition. For noninfectious diarrhea, such as frequent diarrhea, antidiarrheal drugs may be used appropriately.

3. Avoid the abuse of painkillers

Abdominal pain may occur when diarrhea occurs, but painkillers should not be used indiscriminately, so as not to mask the condition and affect the doctor's diagnosis.

4. Drug storage and precautions

Medicines should be stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Some live bacteria preparations need to be stored at low temperatures to avoid high-temperature sterilization. Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid irritating foods and drinks during medication.