SALVACOLINA

Salvacoline is a medicine whose active ingredient is loperamide, an anti-diarrhoeal drug that acts to reduce bowel movement. This allows the contents of the bowel to move more slowly, which in turn facilitates greater absorption of fluids and electrolytes, contributing to a firmer stool consistency. Salvacoline is indicated for the treatment of acute diarrhoea and can also be used in cases of chronic diarrhoea associated with inflammatory bowel diseases.

The main action of Salvacoline is to slow down intestinal transit, which reduces liquid and frequent stools, providing rapid relief. However, its prolonged use without medical supervision is not recommended, as it treats the symptoms and not the underlying cause of diarrhoea.