Editing Fecal incontinence (section)

=== Medication ===

Pharmacological management may include anti-diarrheal or constipating agents and laxatives or stool bulking agents. Stopping or substituting any previous medication that causes diarrhea may be helpful in some (see [[Fecal incontinence#Diarrhea|table]]). There is no good evidence for the use of any medications, however.<ref name=Omar2013>{{cite journal | vauthors = Omar MI, Alexander CE | title = Drug treatment for faecal incontinence in adults | journal = The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | volume = 2013 | issue = 6 | pages = CD002116 | date = June 2013 | pmid = 23757096 | pmc = 7098421 | doi = 10.1002/14651858.CD002116.pub2 }}</ref>

In people who have undergone [[cholecystectomy|gallbladder removal]], the [[bile acid sequestrant]] [[cholestyramine]] may help minor degrees of FI.<ref>{{cite book| vauthors = Ratto C, Doglietto GB | veditors = Lowry AC, Romano G |title=Fecal incontinence: diagnosis and treatment|year=2007|publisher=Springer|location=Milan|isbn=978-88-470-0637-9|edition=1.|page=313}}</ref> Bulking agents also absorb water, so may be helpful for those with diarrhea. A common side effect is [[bloating]] and [[flatulence]]. [[Topical medication|Topical agents]] to treat and prevent dermatitis may also be used, such as topical [[antifungal medication|antifungal]]s when there is evidence of perianal [[candidiasis]] or occasionally mild topical anti-inflammatory medication. Prevention of secondary lesions is carried out by perineal cleansing, [[moisturizer|moisturization]], and the use of a skin protectant.<ref name="Gray 2012">{{cite journal | vauthors = Gray M, Beeckman D, Bliss DZ, Fader M, Logan S, Junkin J, Selekof J, Doughty D, Kurz P | display-authors = 6 | title = Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a comprehensive review and update | journal = Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing | volume = 39 | issue = 1 | pages = 61–74 | date = Jan–Feb 2012 | pmid = 22193141 | doi = 10.1097/WON.0b013e31823fe246 | s2cid = 42888603 }}</ref>