Best Medicines for Diarrhea in India
Focus on hydration. Most cases resolve in 2-3 days.
Last updated: April 2026
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Use: Rehydration. Most important treatment.
Side effects: None
Side effects: None. Rehydration. Most important treatment.
Loperamide
Use: Stops diarrhea. Not for infections.
Side effects: Constipation
Side effects: Constipation. Stops diarrhea. Not for infections.
Zinc
Use: Reduces duration, especially in children.
Side effects: Nausea
Side effects: Nausea. Reduces duration, especially in children.
When to See a Doctor
If blood in stool, high fever, >3 days, or signs of dehydration.
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