Imodium
Drug Description
IMODIUM®
(loperamide hydrochloride),
DRUG DESCRIPTION
IMODIUM® (loperamide hydrochloride), 4-(p-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyl- a, a-diphenyl-1-piperidinebutyramide monohydrochloride, is a synthetic antidiarrheal for oral use.
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IMODIUM® is available in 2mg capsules.
The inactive ingredients are: Lactose, cornstarch, talc, and magnesium stearate. IMODIUM® capsules contain FD&C Yellow No. 6.
Brand Name: Imodium
Generic Name: Loperamide Hcl
Generic Name: Loperamide Hcl
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