antidiarrheal

adjective

an·ti·di·ar·rhe·al ˌan-tē-ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-əl

ˌan-tī-

variants or anti-diarrheal

: tending to prevent or relieve diarrhea

antidiarrheal drugs

antidiarrheal noun

or anti-diarrheal

antidiarrheals available without a prescription

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Your doctor may also recommend medications to address side effects of your specific situation, like antidiarrheal drugs or iron supplements. —

Korin Miller, SELF, 29 Jan. 2018 Your doctor may also recommend medications to address side effects of your specific situation, like antidiarrheal drugs or iron supplements. —

Korin Miller, SELF, 29 Jan. 2018 Start off slower, Jones nudged, reminding that using antihistamines or antidiarrheal drugs can help manage withdrawal symptoms. —

Washington Post, 15 June 2017

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