Give an adult plenty of clear fluid, like fruit juices, soda, sports drinks and clear broth. Avoid milk or milk-based products, alcohol, apple juice, and caffeine while you have diarrhea and for 3 to 5 days after you get better. They may make diarrhea worse. read more
The problem with fruit juice is that it contains different types of sugar that may worsen diarrhea and stomach pain. The four major types of sugar are sucrose, glucose, fructose, and sorbitol. Juice and other foods that have sorbitol or high levels of fructose (such as grape, apple, or pear juices) are the worst culprits. read more
Studies are ongoing that indicate a component of cranberry juice prevents the virus from attaching to the cells in the intestine and causing diarrhea. Step 2 Eat cranberries or drink cranberry juice for the malic acid, which may provide some protection against diarrhea. read more