antidiarrheal

/ˌæntiˌdaɪəˈriəl/
adjective
  1. Describing a medicine or treatment that stops or relieves diarrhea.
    • Some antidiarrheal drugs can cause constipation if used too long.
    • The doctor recommended an antidiarrheal diet until the symptoms passed.
    • She bought an antidiarrheal medication at the pharmacy.
noun
  1. A medicine that stops or relieves diarrhea.
    • Always check the label before taking an antidiarrheal.
    • The pharmacy sells several brands of antidiarrheals.
    • He took an antidiarrheal after eating something that upset his stomach.
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