Antidiarrheal (Noun)
Meaning
A drug used to control or stop diarrhea.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antidiarrheal medication to help the patient manage her irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
- The over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication was available at most pharmacies and was often recommended for travelers experiencing stomach distress.
- After a few doses of the antidiarrheal, the child's diarrhea began to subside, and she was able to keep fluids down again.
- The new antidiarrheal medication was a breakthrough in treating acute diarrhea caused by food poisoning and other gastrointestinal conditions.
- The antidiarrheal properties of the natural remedy made it a popular choice among people looking for alternative treatments for mild diarrhea.