Entrostop is useful for treating diarrhea. There are two types of Entrostop products that are sold freely in the market, namely Entrostop and Entrostop Herbal Children.
Entrostop contains 650 mg of attapulgite and 50 mg of pectin which work together to absorb toxins and bacteria that cause diarrhea in the intestines, and reduce the amount of fluid excreted. In addition, this drug can also reduce bowel movements so that complaints of abdominal pain due to diarrhea can be reduced.
Unlike Entrostop, Entrostop Anak is an herbal product that contains guava leaf extract, green tea leaves camellias, red ginger, and turmeric extract.
Keep in mind that diarrhea in children is most often caused by rotavirus infection. In rotavirus infection, antidiarrheal drugs are not recommended. Preventing dehydration by meeting fluid intake is the main treatment for diarrhea caused by rotavirus infection.
What is Entrostop
| group | Antidiarrhea |
| Category | Free medicine |
| Benefit | Overcome diarrhea and relieve symptoms of abdominal pain that accompanies it |
| Entrostop for pregnant and lactating women | Category N:Not yet categorized. It is not known whether it is absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Consumed by | Adults and children |
| Drug form | Tablets and liquid |
Warning Before Taking Entrostop
Before taking Enstrostop, you need to pay attention to the following things:
- Do not take entrostop if you have an allergy to any substance contained in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Consult a doctor before giving Entrostop to the elderly over 60 years and children under 12 years.
- Consult the use of Entrostop with your doctor if you are taking other medicines, including herbal medicines and supplements.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking entrostop before any medical procedure.
- See your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after taking entrostop.
Dosage and Instructions for Use Entrostop
The dose of entrostop is determined based on the type and age of the user. Here is the explanation:
Entrostop
- Adults and children age >12 years old: 2 tablets after each bowel movement until diarrhea stops. The maximum dose is 12 tablets per day.
- Children aged 6–12 years: 1 tablet after each bowel movement until diarrhea stops. The maximum dose is 6 tablets per day.
Children's Herbal Entrostop
- Mature: 2 sachets, consumed 3 times a day
- Children aged 6–12 years: 1 sachet, consumed 3 times a day
How to Consume Entrostops Correctly
Use Enterostop according to the instructions for use listed on the package or as directed by a doctor. Do not stop, increase, or decrease your dose without your doctor's instructions.
This drug is usually taken after a bowel movement, either before or after eating. When in doubt, ask your doctor.
When experiencing diarrhea, it is advisable to increase fluid consumption during treatment to avoid dehydration.
Store Entrostop in a shady, dry and cool place at room temperature, and out of reach of children.
Entrostop Interactions with Other Drugs
Entrostop can cause a number of interactions when used in combination with other medicines, including:
- Reduces the body's absorption of trihexyphenidyl, benztropine, loxapine, baloxavir, dicyclomine, eltrombopag, deferiprone, digoxin, and lovastatin drugs
- Aggravating the constipating effect of opioid pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, propoxyphene, morphine, and cough medicines that contain codeine
- Reduces the effectiveness of tetracycline antibiotics, as well as the drugs deferasirox, penicillamine, and the drugs chloroquine, and hydroxychloroquine
Side Effects and Dangers of Entrostop
The following are some of the possible side effects that may occur after taking Entrostop:
- Constipation
- Bloated
- Gastric pains
- Nauseous
- Headache
- Dizzy
- stomach cramps
See your doctor immediately if these side effects do not improve, or if you experience an allergic reaction.