Diarrhea Medications

Metronidazole (Metrocream, Metrogel, Metrogel-Vaginal, Metrolotion, Flagyl) is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial and protozoal infections. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic metronidazole is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) is an inexpensive drug used to prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brands versions. Generic sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) is an inexpensive drug used to prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brands versions. Generic sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

LOPERAMIDE treats occasional diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements. It belongs to a group of medications called antidiarrheals. It is often used for a short period of time.

LOPERAMIDE; SIMETHICONE treats occasional diarrhea. It also treats the symptoms of gas, such as fullness, pressure, and bloating. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements you have. It also works by making it easier to pass gas through your digestive tract and exit your body. It is often used for a short period of time.

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE treats occasional diarrhea. It may also be used to treat the symptoms of an upset stomach including heartburn, indigestion, and gas. It belongs to a group of medications called antidiarrheals.

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE treats occasional diarrhea. It may also be used to treat the symptoms of an upset stomach including heartburn, indigestion, and gas. It belongs to a group of medications called antidiarrheals.

LOPERAMIDE treats occasional diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements. It belongs to a group of medications called antidiarrheals. It is often used for a short period of time.

DIPHENOXYLATE; ATROPINE treats diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements you have. It belongs to a group of medications called antidiarrheals.

VANCOMYCIN treats diarrhea caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria in your intestines that make toxins. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

VANCOMYCIN treats diarrhea caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria in your intestines that make toxins. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

OPIUM TINCTURE treats occasional diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements you have. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

NITAZOXANIDE treats diarrhea caused by parasite infections. It works by stopping the growth of the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.

RIFAMYCIN treats diarrhea caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

DIFENOXIN; ATROPINE treats diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements you have. It belongs to a group of medications called antidiarrheals.

Xifaxan (rifaximin) is used to treat traveler's diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder that can occur due to severe liver disease. Xifaxan is a rifamycin which works by killing bacteria that causes infection. The most common form of Xifaxan is a 550mg tablet. It is also available as a 200mg tablet. There are currently no generic alternatives for Xifaxan. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

FIDAXOMICIN treats diarrhea caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria in your intestines that make toxins. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

CROFELEMER treats diarrhea in people who take antiretroviral therapy (ART). It works by decreasing the amount of water in the intestines. This reduces the number of bowel movements you have.

Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) is an expensive drug used to treat carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy. This drug is indicated for adults inadequately controlled by SSA therapy. There are currently no generic alternatives for Xermelo.