When diarrhoea strikes, it can be tempting to reach for the closest solution without really doing your research. But some anti-diarrhoeal medications can come with an unwelcome side effect: rebound constipation. If you've ever gone from one extreme to the other, from frequent bathroom trips to being completely backed up, you’re not alone. This blog explores what rebound constipation is, what causes it, and how to avoid it.
Rebound constipation is a type of constipation that sometimes occurs due to certain medication use. It’s commonly linked to the overuse of laxatives, where the body becomes dependent on them to pass stool. However, it can also occur after using some anti-diarrhoeal medications, especially those that slow down gut movement.
Anti-diarrhoeal medications that contain loperamide, a widely used active ingredient, run the risk of causing rebound constipation. This is mainly due to how they work: by slowing the movement of food through the intestines. While this helps firm up stool and reduce trips to the bathroom, it can also lead to constipation.
It is extremely important to take note of dosage instructions when taking any medication. Since constipation is a known side effect in many anti-diarrhoeal medications, there is always a risk of rebound constipation. However, taking too much or taking the medication for longer than recommended can increase your chances of serious side effects.
Constipation is not a known side effect of all anti-diarrhoeal medications. For example, it is not a side effect that you have to worry about when taking Tasectan or Tasectan Duo. In fact, the Tasectan range has been clinically proven to be a safe and effective option for treating diarrhoea for the whole family.
This is thanks to Tasectan’s unique mode of action, which is responsible for both its effectiveness and the lack of any risk of rebound constipation. Rather than impacting the function of your intestine, Tasectan and Tasectan Duo works by forming a thin biofilm over the intestinal lining. This protective layer helps to relieve the diarrhoea at the cause, preventing water loss, stopping the growth of certain harmful bacteria, and preventing germs from attaching to your intestinal wall. By doing so, Tasectan promotes rapid healing, helping to clear the infection, stop diarrhoea, and promote the return of normal gut function.
This means two things:
Tasectan Duo goes one step further. It combines the same clinically proven anti-diarrhoeal action with six beneficial probiotic strains. This helps to restore the natural balance of gut flora, a key component often lost during a bout of diarrhoea, helping you feel better faster.
Diarrhoea is uncomfortable but so is constipation. While speed and effectiveness are key when choosing a medication for diarrhoea, choosing one like Tasectan that offers relief without strings attached is just as important. Because in the end, managing diarrhoea shouldn’t mean trading one problem for another.
Don’t let your diarrhoea solution cause a new problem.
Find Tasectan Duo at any Clicks, Dis-Chem, or independent pharmacy or shop online.
