antidiarrheal

adjective

an·​ti·​di·​ar·​rhe·​al ˌan-tē-ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-əl How to pronounce antidiarrheal (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or anti-diarrheal
: tending to prevent or relieve diarrhea
antidiarrheal drugs
antidiarrheal noun
or anti-diarrheal
antidiarrheals available without a prescription

Examples of antidiarrheal in a Sentence

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Opioid pain medications, anticholinergics, and antidiarrheal medications (when used frequently) can contribute to these symptoms.131 Less Common Causes In rare cases, stringy stool may be due to a more serious underlying health condition. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Some people will need other treatments, such as probiotics and/or antidiarrheal medication. Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024 Medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include antidiarrheal drugs, laxatives and stool softeners, and probiotic supplements. Kelly Burch, Health, 12 May 2024 Adults can take over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications such as bismuth subsalicylate (brand names Kaopectate and Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide (brand name Imodium) to manage diarrhea symptoms. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024 The group chat, which is elegantly named after an over-the-counter antidiarrheal pill and an OTC laxative, was born a few years ago after one of my pals was having trouble pooping during an international work trip. Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Jan. 2024 Your doctor may also recommend medications to address side effects of your specific situation, like antidiarrheal drugs or iron supplements. Korin Miller, SELF, 29 Jan. 2018 Start off slower, Jones nudged, reminding that using antihistamines or antidiarrheal drugs can help manage withdrawal symptoms. Washington Post, 15 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antidiarrheal was in 1835

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“Antidiarrheal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antidiarrheal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

antidiarrheal

1 of 2 adjective
an·​ti·​di·​ar·​rhe·​al
variants or anti-diarrheal or chiefly British antidiarrhoeal or anti-diarrhoeal
: tending to prevent or relieve diarrhea
antidiarrheal remedies

antidiarrheal

2 of 2 noun
variants or anti-diarrheal or chiefly British antidiarrhoeal or anti-diarrhoeal
: an antidiarrheal agent
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