There are many times when a home delivery of medication can be very convenient, but there are others where it can be a bit more than that.
Nobody wants to talk about their loose bowel movements, but when a tummy bug strikes, the priority is often to be as near to the bathroom as possible. The last thing you want to do is have to walk or drive to the pharmacy in your nearest high street with a risk of a major accident on the way and no toilet close to hand. That is where a home delivery of Immodium Plus can be vital.
If you get diarrhoea, there are various things you can and should do to help, in addition to taking medication. It may be wise to stay off solid food for a time until your symptoms ease and when you do start eating again, begin with bland things like white rice, soup and chicken. Also, you should drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration and help flush the bugs out of your system faster.
Should symptoms persist, or you start passing blood or very dark urine, that is when you should see your doctor.
However, it is usually the case that with medication like Immodium to stop the loose movements to begin with, plus a combination of high fluid intake and a gentle return to eating, you will soon find things settle down and get back to normal. It may just be that you have upset your stomach with an excessively spicy curry or have a reaction to very acidic food.
Another step you may need to take is to deal with dehydration not just through drinking more fluids, but by taking some dehydration tablets or sachets. These will contain various electrolyte minerals that your body may have lost, so it will help you get everything functioning again quickly.
Once you have some Immodium Plus to fight back with, you can start your recovery from a tummy bug and safely venture away from the bathroom.