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Digestion Aid
Digestion is very important in the functioning of the human body. It breaks down food to small parts that can be used by the body. Proper digestion can only occur if a person eats following the right diet. This leads us to ensure that the foods we eat are of high nutritional value. Sometimes, it gets difficult to keep up with good health in terms of food due to stress and self-esteem. People also assume that since digestion problems are curable, they should not be bothered by them. If one were to go to a drug store such as Walgreens, one would find many clients queuing to get medicine for indigestion. I noticed that most of the customers bought the same drug even though it is a well-known fact that there are many drugs that claim to help with digestion.
The drug that was getting much attention at Walgreens was Pepto-Bismol upset stomach reliever. It is mainly used in Canada and the United States and has been manufactured by the company called Procter and Gamble. A century ago, it was developed by a doctor at his own residence. It is known for its functions of curing digestive problems such as stomach upsets, vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. This medicine comes in different forms such as liquid, chewing gum and caplets, depending on the clients’ preferences of intake. Pepto- Bismol was known to have treated a very serious indigestion illness known as Cholera Infantum that caused vomiting and even led to death in many infants.
Pepto-Bismol stands out from other digestion drugs because most of the other drugs tend to cure only for diarrhea and mild symptoms. Pepto-Bismol focuses on treating the bacteria that cause all these symptoms of improper digestion. People get such bacteria from eating foods that are not properly cooked and drinking water that has been contaminated. When this medicine destroys the bacteria, the symptoms of the illness reduce and in turn reduce the severity of the indigestion.
If one wants to take the medicine in liquid form, they are required to shake well before consumption. If one is not sure of the amount he is meant to take, he should use the dose cup that has the measurements for accurate intake. Individuals that are 12 years and above should take thirty milliliters according to the measurement of the dose cup. The patient is not allowed to take above eight doses per day and should only use it for two days until the diarrhea stops. Drinking a lot of water is recommended after its use because it helps to prevent dehydration that is caused by the illness.
For children below twelve years, it is advised that they confirm with a doctor before taking the medicine. The drug contains no sugar and it is expected of the user not to add any. It should also be kept in a cool place away from extreme heat, and protected from extreme temperatures, including cold. Children who are recovering from illnesses such as chicken pox and the flu are advised not to take the drug. People also suffering from ulcers, stool or bleeding problems are not supposed to take the drug. If a patient takes the medicine for two days and the diarrhea symptoms do not change, it is recommended that he visit the doctor.
Personally, I would recommend people with digestion illnesses to take Pepto-Bismol because if I suffered from the illness, I would want to go for medicine that gives me quick relief. Some other drugs that take too long to show results are unnecessary because they give one a feeling of discomfort and could be of great risk to one’s health. I also like the fact that it is an all rounded drug, which focuses on curing many symptoms instead of one. As we noted earlier, it is able to cure nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and even heartburns.
If following good health tips on food diet and nutrition is difficult for most people, then it is advisable that when dealing with the consequences, they make the right decisions involving the type of medication to be used.
Reference
Procter and Gamble. (2011). Pepto-Bismol – The Brand people trust for soothing relief generation after generation: Did you know? Retrieved from http://www.pepto-bismol.com/about-pepto-bismol.php
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