Diarrhea may go away on its own without treatment, but some OTC medications may help relieve your symptoms faster.
The two most common OTC antidiarrheal medications are loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol).
If you he other symptoms of diarrhea, such as bloody stools or fever, speak with a doctor before trying these OTC medications. They may prescribe other types of antidiarrheal medications, such as codeine phosphate.
Learn more about diarrhea medications.