What medicine for diarrhea and vomiting?

I've heard people usually take ORS for rehydration when they have diarrhea and vomiting. For the symptoms themselves, sometimes doctors prescribe anti-emetics for vomiting and anti-diarrheals. But I wouldn't just take them without consulting a doctor first, seems a bit risky.

For loose motions and vomiting, my grandma always said to drink rice water and ORS. But for actual medicines, it is very important to see a doctor. They will prescribe according to the cause, whether it is an infection or something else. Don't take chances with these things.

Please be very careful with diarrhea and vomiting. I once ignored it and ended up severely dehydrated, needed IV fluids. Don't just take any medicine. Go to a doctor immediately, especially if it's persistent, if you have a fever, or if you feel very weak. Dehydration can be serious.

Trust me, don't ignore diarrhea and vomiting. I once thought it was minor and it got really bad. You lose so much fluid. Immediately start with ORS. And definitely, definitely see a doctor. They'll figure out the cause and give you the right medicine, could be bacterial or viral.