Anti-Diarrhea Medicines - Over the Counter (OTC)

Treatments for acute or chronic diarrhea are necessities for millions of individuals. Whether patients need anti-diarrheal medications for viral or bacterial infections, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, or for another reason, today’s remedies are more effective than ever and are available here at low costs.

These types of over-the-counter medications are made from two main ingredients: loperamide (Immodium) and bismuth sub

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Treatments for acute or chronic diarrhea are necessities for millions of individuals. Whether patients need anti-diarrheal medications for viral or bacterial infections, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, or for another reason, today’s remedies are more effective than ever and are available here at low costs.

These types of over-the-counter medications are made from two main ingredients: loperamide (Immodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Peptol-Bismol). These types of anti-diarrhea medications work in different ways. Loperamide decreases the speed of intestinal contractions, which ultimately works to slow the effects of diarrhea. Bismuth subsalicylate is better for treating upset stomachs; however, it also is an anti-inflammatory and works as an antidiarrheal treatment.

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  • Medique Aint-Diarrheal Diamode
    $5.37 - $127.99
  • Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets
    FSA & HSA Eligible
    $15.30
  • Immodium A-D 8 fl oz
    FSA & HSA Eligible
    $13.28 - $16.30
  • Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrheal Caplets
    $19.26
  • McKesson Anti-Diarrheal Bismuth Tablets
    $18.88 - $218.38
  • Foster & Thrive Anti-Diarrheal Loperamide HCl - 12 Caplets
    $1.44 - $2.27
  • Foster & Thrive Anti-Diarrheal - Loperamide Hydrochloride
    $5.40

Anti-diarrhea Medication Forms

Anti-diarrhea medication is available in different forms, including diarrhea pills, liquids, and chewable forms. These medicines can be administered in several ways and will work for both short- and long-term individual or patient use. According to the National Institute of Health, over-the-counter diarrhea medicines should not be used in those who are experiencing bloody stools or who have signs of infection with bacteria or parasites. If diarrhea lasts for longer than two days, it’s important to seek medical treatment.

Over-the-counter Diarrhea Medicine Administration Options

OTC anti-diarrhea medication can be taken in multiple different ways, including chewable tablets. Caplets and tablets have been popular options over other methods because they can quickly be broken down by chewing. Once in the system, these medications work quickly to resolve the problem. Liquid diarrheal medications work by coating the stomach lining. This "coat" helps to control the symptoms rather than accelerating them. Liquid forms are often the easiest to take for many patients. Using caplets or capsules will slow down bowel movements, which will lower the amount of bathroom trips needed.

A newer type of treatment now involves eating food rather than ingesting a liquid or chewing tablets. Medtrition's Banatrol Plus Medical Food for Diarrhea Treatment is a medical-grade anti-diarrheic food supplement that is eaten to gradually slow down the system without the need for medications, over-the-counter or otherwise. It is effective for diarrhea that is associated with C. difficile, infections, flu, tube feeding, antibiotic use, gastroenteritis, oncology treatments, and more.

Diarrhea Meds for All Ages

While adults have generally not had difficulties taking anti-diarrheic medications, younger patients have. The previous methods involved taking an adult dosage and narrowing it down to the age or size of a child. For infants and toddlers, Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea can be used, cutting down the need to measure without worrying about giving them too much. To prevent dehydration in younger patients, it is important to give them liquids that contain electrolytes, such as Pedialyte, Naturalyte, and others.

Treating diarrhea today is much simpler with the number of options patients have to choose from. From liquids to tablets to food and more, choosing the right diarrhea relief is no longer a hassle.

Shop Anti-Diarrhea Medicine at Vitality Medical

Shop the best anti-diarrhea medicine at the best prices at Vitality Medical. Order here for individual packages as well as bulk anti-diarrhea medicine for hospitals and clinics. AutoShip is available; save an additional 15% on the first AutoShip order. For questions about these medications or for help determining which product is right for a patient’s needs, a product specialist can help. Reach out seven days a week via phone or live chat during business hours, which are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST. Email is available any time of day.

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