Lifestyle
Avoiding Loperamide
for Food Poisoning
Avoiding anti-diarrhoeal medications like loperamide which can worsen certain bacterial food poisoning by preventing the body from expelling the pathogen.
How it works
Slowing gut motility with loperamide can trap bacterial toxins and pathogens in the gut, potentially worsening bacterial gastroenteritis.
What to watch for
Loperamide is contraindicated for bloody diarrhoea or suspected bacterial food poisoning. Seek medical advice.
Community experience
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