Here at Gray’s Pharmacy, we have a range of products that can help when you are experiencing diarrhoea. We recommend Dioralyte Powder Solution, which can be simply made into a drink that will replenish the body and replace the water and salt lost when you have diarrhoea. Each sachet contains the ideal balance of essential body salts and glucose to help you absorb the body salts and water efficiently, so it’s an easy way to start feeling better straight away. Imodium Instants are another great option, dissolving on the tongue to give you immediate relief from diarrhoea. 

Always read the packaging insert carefully when you take any medication to ensure that you are using the correct dosage and to make sure that you are aware of any potential side effects. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions about your medication or if you are taking other medicines as this can affect the way your medication works. 

In most cases, diarrhoea will clear up without requiring medical intervention. However, if diarrhoea is persistent, you should seek medical advice from a doctor or pharmacist. This is especially important if your child is suffering from diarrhoea as children can become dehydrated more quickly. It is vital to stay at home for at least 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhoea to avoid spreading the illness to other people and maintain good hygiene in your home to prevent passing it on to family members. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food, clean your toilet and bathroom after each episode of diarrhoea and do not share towels, flannels or cooking utensils with others in your household while one of you is unwell. 

Here at Gray’s Pharmacy, we have an excellent range of healthcare products for infants, children and adults, as well as beauty products, skincare and seasonal gifts. We are a friendly team of trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and we offer online and face-to-face services to support you and your family with all your healthcare needs. Talk to us for support and advice on any health-related queries you may have, and we will always do our best to help. We’d love to see you in our Irish independently-owned community Pharmacy in Castletroy, Limerick or you can order online for delivery across Ireland.