Is it safe to take medication for diarrhea while pregnant?

Question

I am 34 weeks pregnant,i am having consistently loose stools after meals and hemorrhoids on my anus area..Please help with advice on what i can do if its not normal during pregnancy ?

Answer 1

Yes: It is safe to take loperamid (immodium), but avoid bismuth-containing products like pepto-bismol, they contain salicylates which is an Aspirin compound and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Answer 2

Depends on medicine: Need to check with obstetrician about any medicine you need to take during pregnancy.

Answer 3

Yes: Over the counter anti diarrhea medications are safe to use. If your diarrhea is not going away after about 48 hours, you should see your doctor.

Answer 4

I don't recommend: In many cases, the way your body gets rid of the germ or substance that's causing the diarrhea to begin with is to poop it out. By using anti-diarrheals you're keeping that cause inside you, and possibly prolonging the illness. Rather, keep yourself well hydrated, avoid excessive fat or sugar which can cause more diarrhea, and take a daily probiotic to help heal your guts. You'll be better off.

Answer 5

Be careful: The most important thing with diarrhea is to maintain your electrolytes. Pedialyte is safe in pregnancy. Most diarrheas are from viruses and your body will get better on its own in just a few days. However, altered electrolytes can affect your circulation and baby. If you can not keep food down, you may need to go to a hospital to get IV hydration.

Answer 6

OTC products like ..: It is ok to take kaopectate when you're pregnant for relief of diarrhea. Imodium (loperamide) is also ok. Pepto-bismol is not recommended, though, nor are any formulations (and kao-pectate might have such a formulation so check!) that contain salicylates, which are Aspirin and aspirin-like substances.

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