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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Should Imodium(immodium) be given during any stage of c-diff infection
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Should Imodium(immodium) be given during any stage of c-diff infection
by fran87, Apr 10, 2009 09:06AM
82 yr old father came down with c-diff after a bout with bad bronchitis. Was given Imodium (immodium) before diagnosis and then
given Imodium (immodium) four days during treatment. From everything I have read you should not give Imodium (immodium) to someone with c-diff.
Is there a point when it is beneficial or should it never be given.
Thank you.
given Imodium (immodium) four days during treatment. From everything I have read you should not give Imodium (immodium) to someone with c-diff.
Is there a point when it is beneficial or should it never be given.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Apr 16, 2009 05:50AM
, Apr 16, 2009 05:50AM
Hi,
Imodium (immodium) is usually not given for infective diarrhea. This may worsen the condition by retaining the bacteria and their toxins in the gut.
C-diff is treated with either metronidazole or vancomycin. Probiotics may also be taken for better relief.
Imodium (immodium) is usually not given for infective diarrhea. This may worsen the condition by retaining the bacteria and their toxins in the gut.
C-diff is treated with either metronidazole or vancomycin. Probiotics may also be taken for better relief.
