<unk>  is effective for the treatment of a number of types of diarrhea. This includes control of acute nonspecific diarrhea, mild traveler's diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhea due to bowel resection, and chronic diarrhea secondary to inflammatory bowel disease. It is also useful for reducing ileostomy output. Off-label uses for<unk>  also include chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, especially related to irinotecan use.<unk>  should not be used as the primary treatment in cases of bloody diarrhea, acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, or bacterial enterocolitis.<unk>  is often compared to diphenoxylate. Studies suggest that<unk>  is more effective and has lower neural side effects.
Loperamide
Sucralfate
Cimetidine
Lansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole
Trifluoperazine
Sodium hydroxide
Ethacizine