No SAEs or diarrhoea-related complications resulting in hospitalisation were reported in the Enterosgel group. It acts as a type of sponge when passing through the gut, gently absorbing all the matter which causes issues within the gut and allowing you to pass them, which means they are flushed out of your system. Other studies have shown that Enterosgel use in newborns with rotavirus infection can reduce the duration of diarrhoea by 1.

The ability to control the need to go to the toilet can also be compromised, which can pose problems in certain circumstances.Enterosgel sachets are one such treatment option and combine 30 years of clinical experience to create a remedy which is gentle enough to use on young children. Contributors CAH and AK: study concept and design, analysis and interpretation of data, administrative and material support and study supervision.

The aim of this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre study is to test the efficacy and safety of Enterosgel® compared to placebo in symptomatic treatment in IBS-D.

The emergence of new drugs for IBS-D has been slow and there is a need for new treatments, including drug-free treatments, which are easy to use and suitable for different patient groups. Although ORS can alleviate dehydration, it has no effect on the duration of diarrhoea or abdominal pain. If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. Bestway National Chemists Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company number 09225457 and registered office address Merchants Warehouse Castle Street, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4LZ) trading as Well and Well Pharmacy.

This was done so that the test results were not affected by patients and doctors knowing which group they were in, placebo or Enterosgel. Objective Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D) is a common and challenging condition that significantly reduces quality of life. IBS RELIEF GEL - An effective all-in-one oral intestinal adsorbent that treats IBS with diarrhoea (IBS-D) and symptoms of acute diarrhoea to support a healthier gut. If you are taking any medication, you may wish to consult with your doctor or pharmacist regarding taking ENTEROSGEL®.However, it still poses a significant burden on health service resources and the economy with many patients and parents missing time from work and seeking advice from healthcare professionals in primary or secondary care. If there is fever, blood in your stools, signs of dehydration, six or more episodes of diarrhoea in the last 24 hours, diarrhoea and vomiting at the same time, or a severe or continuous stomach ache, seek medical advice especially in the case of children as soon as possible. Anthony, a participant from Newcastle who took part in the open-label phase of the study (during which participants know which treatment they are getting), said: “I have had IBS for the majority of my life and have spent much of that time visiting doctors and having tests. Is the intended user on any medication, this includes medication you have purchased, on prescription, vitamins, or herbal medicines?