The continual discharge of watery stool mainly due to eating infected food or drink, can occur in people of all ages. There is a great reduction of water sugar and salts from the body.
PARKS MEDICAL SUPPLIES stocks medication to renew the amount of water, salts and sugar that has been lost from the body.
- DIORALYTE SACHETS – A mixture of powdered salt and sugar made up with boiled and cooled water. Various flavours are available. Can be taken from birth.
- DIORALYTE RELIEF SACHETS – These are as above with an added absorption agent as powdered rice.
- LOPERIMIDE 2mg capsules – This needs to be taken as soon as diarrhoea begins which will slow down the movement of the stomach. Take with plenty of water. Suitable for children over 12 years old.
- LOPERIMIDE 2mg orodispersible Melt in the mouth. no need to drink water.
