Diarrhea drug: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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1. How to use Diarrhea

Diarrhea should not be used to self-treat diarrhea if you have a fever or blood/mucus in your stool. This could be a sign of a serious condition. Contact your doctor immediately for timely examination and treatment.
This medicine is used as prescribed by your doctor, in combination with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by certain bacteria. Do not use this medicine to self-treat ulcers. Bismuth subsalicylate is a salicylate, which can cause serious bleeding problems when used alone in patients with ulcers. The ingredients may have been changed, so check the ingredients on the product label even if you have used this medicine before. In addition, products with similar names may contain different ingredients with different therapeutic purposes. Medicines can harm you if taken the wrong way.
Use Diarrhea by mouth as needed, as directed on the product packaging or as directed by your doctor. Determine the dose of the drug based on the patient's age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take more medicine without your doctor's approval. Do not take Diarrhea more than recommended for your age. There are many brands and forms of bismuth subsalicylate available. Read the dosing instructions for each product carefully as dosing instructions can vary from product to product.
If you are using tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly and swallow. If you are using liquid Diarrhea, shake well before taking it. Measure the dose of the drug carefully using a special measuring device.
Diarrhea may react with other medicines (such as tetracycline antibiotics, chloroquine, preventing them from being fully absorbed by your body.
If your doctor has directed you to take this medicine daily, use it. Take your medicine regularly for it to work. To make it easier to remember when to take it, take it at the same time every day.
If your condition doesn't improve or gets worse. If you have diarrhea that persists for more than 2 days after you use Diarrhea, contact your doctor immediately.

2. Side effects

Diarrhea rarely causes side effects. The most common symptom after you take the pill is dark colored stools/tongue. These effects are usually not harmful and will go away on their own when you stop taking the medicine.
Continuous vomiting/diarrhea can put your body at risk of severe dehydration if vomiting/diarrhea is ongoing. Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms occur such as unusual decreased urination, dry mouth/unusual thirst, dizziness, lightheadedness, fast heartbeat.
Tell your doctor right away if any unwanted effects such as tinnitus, hearing loss occur.
In rare cases, Diarrhea can cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding in the stomach or intestines. If you notice any of the following side effects, stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately: Vomiting that looks like coffee grounds, black/tarry/bloody stools, stomach pain / persistent belly.
Diarrhea rarely causes serious allergic reactions. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice an allergic reaction causing symptoms such as: Rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), difficulty feeling breathing, severe dizziness.
If after taking Diarrhea you notice the appearance of unusual symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

3. Precautionary measures

Before taking bismuth subsalicylate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it, or to aspirin, to salicylates (such as salsalate), or to NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib). ; or experience any other allergic reaction.
Diarrhea should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor if you have problems such as bleeding (hemophilia), bloody/black/tarry stools.
Diarrhea may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires limiting your aspartame (or phenylalanine) consumption, consult your doctor while using it to make sure it's safe.

Diarrhea contains an aspirin-like ingredient. Children and adolescents should not take this product if they have chickenpox, the flu, or any other undiagnosed illness or have been vaccinated recently. In these cases, Taking aspirin or aspirin-like products increases the risk of Reye's syndrome in these cases.
Diarrhea should only be used when absolutely necessary if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy because this product contains salicylate. The drug is not used in the last 3 months of pregnancy because it can harm the fetus and affect the labor process.
Need a doctor's specific indication when using Diarrhea for women who are breastfeeding.

4. Interaction

Before using Diarrhea, tell your doctor about the products you are taking, especially: valproic acid, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (such as acetazolamide), corticosteroids, dichlorphenamide, methotrexate.
Diarrhea may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other medicines such as the antiplatelet agent clopidogrel, blood thinners, and some others.
Many over-the-counter pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen) are similar to Diarrhea, which can increase the risk of serious side effects if taken together. Please check the information on the product label carefully.
If your doctor still prescribes low-dose aspirin for you for specific conditions, continue to do so as directed by your doctor.
If you experience signs of fainting or shortness of breath after taking Diarrhea, call 911 immediately. Tinnitus, hearing loss are common symptoms after using Diarrhea overdose.
Drink plenty of fluids to reduce your risk of becoming severely dehydrated if you are using Diarrhea to treat diarrhea.
Diarrhea needs to be stored at a temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius, protected from light and moisture. Do not store Diarrhea in the freezer compartment.
There are different ways of storing medicines. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the storage information on the product packaging or the opinion of your doctor.

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Reference source: webmd.com