A member asked:

I got diarrhoea tables and i took 2 and woke up with extreme intergestion should i take them again or not if i still have the symptoms for diarrhoea?

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Dr. answered

Not compulsory : If you are able to keep fluids up most diarrhoea from gastroenteritis (tummy bug) is self limiting and will settle. If longstanding problems then may not be a tummy bug and may need alternative. Suggest see GP to discuss/examine further and urgent medical assessment if persistent vomiting fevers chills worsening pain

Answered 8/31/2017

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Dr. answered

Lopermide?: If you can deal with the diarrhea then it would not be necessary but you are meant to take the pills after every loose BM up to 16 mg a day. Drinking small but frequent amounts of liquids that have salt and sugar (sports drinks) may help. Ibuprofen and panadol will also help. Eating foods like bananas, bread, and rice ma

Answered 9/12/2017

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