Symptom
Diarrhea
Also called: dast · loose motions · pet kharab
Most diarrhea is short-lived viral gastroenteritis and the priority is hydration with ORS. Bloody diarrhea, prolonged diarrhea, dehydration in young children, and recent travel may need targeted treatment.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Bloody or black diarrhea
- Severe dehydration (dry mouth, no urine, sunken eyes)
- Diarrhea in infants or elderly lasting >24 hours
- Diarrhea with high fever
- Diarrhea after recent antibiotic use (possible C. difficile)
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
- Antidiarrheals
Antidiarrheal medicines in Pakistan — loperamide (Imodium), bismuth subsalicylate, racecadotril. Uses, dosage, ORS pairing.
- Antibiotics
Antibiotics available in Pakistan — uses, dosage, side effects, and brand names. Penicillins, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and more.
- Antispasmodics
Antispasmodics in Pakistan — hyoscine, dicyclomine, mebeverine, drotaverine. Uses for stomach cramps, IBS, period pain.
Top medicines used for diarrhea in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Bismol SyrupBismuth Subsalicylate
- Rifaxa TabletRifaximin
- Smecta SachetDioctahedral Smectite
- Entox-P TabletAttapulgite
- Imodium Capsule (2mg)Loperamide Hydrochloride
- Cedrox-BD TabletCefadroxil
- Erythrocin TabletErythromycin
- Novidat TabletCIPROFLOXACIN
- Septran DS TabletSulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim
- Septran TabletSulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim
- Enflor SachetSaccharomyces boulardii
- Entamizole TabletMetronidazole + Diloxanide Furoate
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Acdermin Gel · Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% + Tretinoin 0.025%
- Adoxa Tablet · 20mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Amoxil Capsule · 250mg, 500mg
- Amoxil Syrup · Amoxil Syrup (125mg/5ml)
- Ampiclox Capsule · 250 mg Ampicillin + 250 mg Cloxacillin
- Anafortan Plus Tablet · 80mg Phloroglucinol + 80mg Trimethylphloroglucinol
- Augmentin Tablet · Amoxicillin 500mg + Clavulanic Acid 125mg
- Azitma Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Azomax 500 Capsule · 500mg
- Azomax Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Betaderm NM Cream · Betamethasone 0.1% + Neomycin 0.5% + Miconazole 2%
- Betagenic Cream · Betamethasone 0.1% + Gentamicin (aminoglycoside antibiotic)
- Betawis G Cream Tablet · Betamethasone 0.05% + Gentamicin 0.1%
- Bismol Syrup · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Buscopan Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Calamox Tablet · 500mg Amoxicillin + 125mg Clavulanic Acid (625mg total)
- Caricef Syrup · Cefixime...100mg/5mL
- Caricef Tablet · 200mg
- Cebosh Tablet · 200mg, 400mg
- Ceclor Tablet · Cefaclor 500 mg
- Cedrox-BD Tablet · 500mg
- Cefiget Syrup · 100 mg/5 ml
- Cefiget Tablet · 200mg
- Cefspan Capsule · 400mg
- Ceporex Capsule · 250mg, 500mg
- Cicatrin Powder · Neomycin Sulphate 3300 IU/g, Bacitracin Zinc 250 IU/g
- Ciproxin Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Claritek Syrup · 250mg/5ml
- Claritek Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Clindacin Gel · 1% w/w
- Colofac Tablet · 135mg
- Cycin Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Deximox Eye Drops · Moxifloxacin 0.5% + Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1%
- Entamizole Syrup · 250mg Diloxanide Furoate + 200mg Metronidazole per 10ml
- Entox-P Tablet · 630mg Attapulgite
- Erythrocin Tablet · 250mg
- Flagyl Tablet (400mg) · 400 mg
- Fucidin Cream · 2%
- Genurin Forte Tablet · 200mg
- Gramex Tablet · 400mg
- Grasil Injection · 500mg
- Imodium Capsule (2mg) · 2mg
- Kanadex N Cream · Dexamethasone 0.1% + Neomycin Sulphate 0.5%
- Klaricid Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Lcyn Tablet · 500mg
- Lidosporin Ear Drops · Lidocaine HCl 50mg + Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 IU per ml
- Lincocin Capsule · 500mg
- Lincocin Injection · 600 mg
- Mebever Capsule · 200mg (MR)
- Mercip Tablet · 500mg
- Methachlor Eye Drops · Dexamethasone 0.1% + Chloramphenicol 0.5%
- Mixel Capsule · 200mg
- Moxiget Tablet · 200mg, 400mg
- Nilstat Drops · 100,000 IU per ml
- Nospa Tablet · 40mg Drotaverine Hydrochloride
- Novidat Tablet · 500mg Ciprofloxacin HCL
- Orglu Tablet · Phloroglucinol 80 mg + Trimethylphloroglucinol 80 mg
- Oxidil Injection · 1 g per vial
- Provate G Cream · Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.64 mg + Gentamicin Sulfate 1.7 mg per gram
- Relispa Tablet · 40mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with diarrhea.