I have minor diarreah&stomach cramping what's the best otc med i can get at the local cvs. ive taken one dose of max strength pepto but not working?

I recommend: loperamide/Imodium to my patients for diarrhea. This slows transit time within the bowel. Cautions include not using if you are pregnant/breast-feeding, checking the label for other medications that might interact including antibiotics, and not having bloody diarrhea/mucus in stool, etc. Read and follow label carefully and exactly. Good wishes:)

Patience: Take pepto once per each BM or three times a day. Hydrate yourself

Imodium (loperamide) works well: for diarrhea/cramps.Remember to rehydrate with gatoraid.If fever,bloody diarrhea,or severe and pain develops,U must c doc.

That depends: If you have a stomach virus, the true treatment is Rest and Clear liquids (Water, light iced tea,etc.). If you take an anti-diarrheal, you may leave the virus in your system longer. If it persists for more than 2 days with rest, clear liquids, than slowly increasing to a soft "BRAT" diet, then see your Dr.