Gastrointestinal symptoms from theoretical knowledge to pharmaceutical approach during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Usually gastrointestinal discomfort is a very common complaint and most of the time it’s easy to manage in daily pharmaceutical practice. But some conditions can lead to further complications or become worse over time, so it’s really important that patients can access advice and support when they need it. Pharmacists are in the position to guide the selection of the best treatment by confirming the diagnosis, sending patients with alarm symptoms to physicians and educating patients on the proper use of their OTC medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea/vomiting are often recognized among the patients with COVID-19. The impact of pharmacist intervention is needed in order to ensure reliable information for preventing, detecting, treating and managing coronavirus infection.