Diarrhea can often be stopped by using over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). Remember, though, that diarrhea caused by a virus or ...

Tired of being sidelined by runner's diarrhea? Here's what experts recommend to get you back on the road. Rerouting your planned run, soiling your fave run shorts, and leaking like a water balloon are ...

Imodium A-D (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug for treating diarrhea, including traveler’s diarrhea. Imodium A-D is available as a generic drug. It’s approved for use in adults and ...

Every year, nearly 500,000 children die from an easily curable condition: diarrhea. There's a simple and effective treatment: mixing oral rehydration salts — which are basically a mix of sugar and ...

Managing an IBS flare-up involves aiming to alleviate symptoms, decrease how often flare-ups occur, and enhance overall well-being, as IBS is a long-term condition without a cure. To help relieve ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

Napo Pharmaceuticals has submitted an orphan drug designation application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ...

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