Addition of Panadeine may be beneficial for the pain as well as the diarrhoea, and two may be taken every four to six hours. Beware of dehydration, which is the major danger associated with any episode of diarrhoea and can be especially rapid in hot and humid climates. Use Decreases the frequency of loose bowel actions. Dose - two capsules after each loose bowel action to regulate bowel actions to approximately four hourly. No more than eight capsules in a twelve hour period.
Side effects Trying to stop diarrhoea makes the illness last longer.
In general antibiotics need to be used with care, and medical advice is encouraged. Dose - One tablet is taken each day after food. Side effects Nausea is common, and this tablet should be taken on a full stomach. It may cause women to develop thrush and interfere with the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill. Dose - five tablets per day evenly spaced.