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My mom had the stomach flu and since she had it two weeks ago she can't get rid of the diarrhea and the stomach cramps. is there an over the counter?

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GASTROENTERITIS: Low residue diet and try peptobismol for 1-2 days, if still not better consider seeing a ge doctor.

Answered 3/26/2013

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