This drug has been found to be effective in controlling diarrhoea due to a large variety of micro-organisms. An important feature is that micro-organisms do not develop resistance to this drug. It is a valuable agent in the treatment of gastro-enteritis and infections which are resistant to sulfadiazine, tetracycline or chloramphenicol. It is also available in combination with metronidazole - an antiamoebic drug. The usual adult oral dose is 100 mg, four times a day. Children require 5 to 10 mg/kg body weight in 3 to 4 divided doses (Furoxone 25 mg/ml)
Adverse Effects: Adverse effects of this drug are minimal. It may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and in rare cases, allergic reaction in the form of skin rashes.
Precautions
The drug should not be taken on an empty stomach.
If severe nausea or vomiting are experienced, doses should be reduced or drug withdrawn.
The drug should be stopped if symptoms of allergic reaction occur.
Neomycin, Colistin Sulfate (Walamycin)
Neomycin is an antibiotic found to be of special value in the treatment of diarrhea in infants because of its local action. It is usually given in combination with other non-specific antiÂdiarrhoea drugs.
Ampicillin (Ampicillin Campicillin)
Nowadays ampicillin is a drug of choice in the treatment of bacillary dysentery
Norfloxacin (Norflox, Uroflox)
It is a fluoroquinolone which is effective against microbes causing diarrhoea and urinary infection. Usual dose is 400 mg twice a day. Manufacturers forbid its use in children. Unfortunately a large number of preparations contain pediatric syrups/dispersable tablets which have been used. This drug can cause cartilage damage. Adverse effects are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, loss of sleep and convulsions. Its use should be restricted.
Drugs Used in Severe Diarrhea
In severe types of dirrhea and in diarrhoea associated with vomiting, immediate attention is necessary. Besides the use of powerful drugs, fluid and electrolyte balance should be corrected to avoid dehydration. Dehydration is characterized by hot and dry skin over the abdomen, dry tongue and lips, sunken eyeballs, and shock. In such cases, fluids should be infused through an intravenous drip and anti-spasmodics and antibiotics should be given.
A number of drugs are available for the treatment and shown in table below:
Drugs Used in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IRS) is a common functional disorder of intestines. A patient with IBS has complaints such as abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea. Investigation reveal normal structures. Many patients are treated unnecessarily with antiamoebic and antibacterial drugs.
Treatment depends on the nature of complaints. Many patients improve with eating more fibres (Isabgol husk may be added). In others, fibre rich diet increases gaseousness and bloating.
Two types of drugs are useful in this disorder:
Those who have loose stools can benefit from diphenoxylate or loperamide. Antidepressants
and diazepam also helps.
Those who have constipation require drugs like cisapride, mosapride and tegaserod. Tegaserod (TEGIBS 2 mg, 6 mg cap) is a new drug available in India. It is used in IBS when constipation is the main complaint (spastic colon).
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Can it be possible?
Sure thing. I am living proof. This is no laughing matter, but I've learned to laugh at the tough stuff and the unmentionables. Severe diarrhea is one of them. Ha Ha Ha.
For three years, I was suffering intolerably from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. After failing to find relief (pun not intended), I had resigned myself to die at home. You say "really"? Really. Over a 3- year period, I had lost 35+ pounds and was barely alive. Though a serious fighter by nature, I was finished. I had no fight left in me. No energy, no nothing. I told my wife that I was prepared to meet my Maker.
She said, "No, you aren't finished here yet". I looked at my son and could not stand the thought of him not having Daddy around. I had to fight and had just a little sliver of hope.
Within 24 hours of that spark of hope rekindled, we spoke with a Doctor that knew what was going on with me. He didn't just know how to treat me, he knew the cause of my physiologically incapacitating illness. Something that no other Doctor could figure out.
To save my life, he said to take charcoal. What? Yes, that's right charcoal. You see I had been unable to digest so much as a cracker for 40-days. Whatever I ate just sort of flew right through me, leaving me dehydrated and lacking in electrolytes. So, for the first time in so many days, I was able to actually eat a very simple food and keep it from doing the aeronautical thing through my gut.
Charcoal pulls out toxins.
Charcoal saved my life.
Charcoal is an adsorbent, that's why it can pull stuff like toxins and pass safely through your body.
Charcoal slows down your motility. That means a lot when that is what you need - especially in a case as extreme as mine. It was critically important in my case, because my body had developed a sensitivity to just about every food or substance anyone ever thought of ingesting.
Please note that Charcoal can bind you up. Thus you should consult with a Doctor skilled in Nutrition and who is also knowledgeable about the internal use of Charcoal. It is critical to find the cause of your severe diarrhea ASAP. You need a Doctor that will identify the cause. Otherwise, the charcoal will be just a temporary help - especially if you are in the kind of condition I found myself.
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