AGE does not always require medical treatment. A few days of rest and taking in plenty of fluids and electrolytes may be enough. In most cases, the symptoms will resolve within 48 hours. Symptoms can be treated using over-the-counter (OTC) medications for stomach cramps, nausea, and pain. Loperamide is an OTC medication that can be taken to help bind stool, but it is not safe for small children.[1] In severe cases, dehydration can be treated in the hospital with intravenous fluids and medications to help with vomiting. Depending on the cause, antibiotics may be prescribed, particularly for people at high risk of severe disease or who have traveler’s gastroenteritis. Antibiotics such as levofloxacin or azithromycin may be used based on stool sample testing or on history and examination findings.[2] A vaccine for rotavirus, one of the most common causes of viral gastroenteritis, is given as part of the immunization schedule in many countries. People who receive this vaccine in childhood are less likely to develop severe symptoms of AGE.PMID 21501433