Notes for: Acute DiarrhoeaLast edited [04/08/2011 09:53:48]
NOTE:
1. A diagnosis of the cause of diarrhoea should be made before starting symptomatic treatment and acute prescriptions should be restricted to 12 loperamide capsules or 20 codeine tablets. In most cases rehydration is all that is needed.
2. Codeine has addictive properties and should be reserved for short courses.