Does berberine hydrochloride work for diarrhea?

Taking berberine hydrochloride is useful for diarrhea caused by intestinal infections.
Berberine Hydrochloride is effective in the treatment of diarrhea caused by intestinal infections, and has a relative inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, dysentery bacillus, S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, S. typhimurium, and amoebas.
This drug should be applied under the guidance of a doctor, after oral intake can be that will appear nausea, vomiting, skin rash and other adverse reactions. It should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. Berberine hydrochloride should not be taken for a long period of time, otherwise it may cause drug dependence and damage to liver and kidney functions.
If there are symptoms of diarrhea, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible to find out the cause and give relevant treatment under the guidance of the doctor.