SIDE EFFECTS: Dry lips and mouth, minor swelling of the eyelids or lips, crusty skin, nosebleeds, upset stomach, or thinning of hair may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Duration of stomach flu depends on the severity of the attack. The condition may become worse in case of infants, young children and elderly who cannot drink sufficient fluids to compensate for dehydration experienced during the illness. For these people, stomach flu can last for 3 weeks or more.
There are few things more unpleasant than a stomach bug. Symptoms like crippling nausea, stomach and intestinal cramps, and frantic rushes to the bathroom are sheer misery. If the symptoms are especially severe or continue for more than 48 hours, the standard advice is to seek medical attention. A stomach virus is incredibly contagious.