Imodium (Loperamide Hcl) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Diarrhea facts

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, an increase in the looseness of stool or both.
Diarrhea is caused by increased secretion of fluid into the intestine, reduced absorption of fluid from the intestine or rapid passage of stool through the intestine.
Diarrhea can be defined absolutely or relatively. Absolute diarrhea is defined as more than five bowel movements a day or liquid stools. Relative diarrhea is defined as an increase in the number of bowel movements per day or an increase in the looseness of stools compared with an individual's usual bowel habit.
Diarrhea may be either acute or chronic, and each has different causes and treatments.
Complications of diarrhea include dehydration, electrolytes (mineral) abnormalities, and irritation of the anus.
Dehydration can be treated with oral ...

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Imodium Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Imodium Overview

Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) is used to treat diarrhea. It is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach). It is an antidiarrheal. This medication is available in generic form and over-the-counter. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation.

The recommended initial adult dose of Imodium is 4mg (two capsules) followed by 2 mg (one capsule) after each unformed stool. Daily dose should not exceed 16mg (eight capsules). In children 2 to 5 years of age (20 kg or less), the non-prescription liquid formulation Imodium A-D Liquid 1 mg/5 mL should be used; for ages 6 to 12, either capsules or A-D Liquid may be used. Imodium may interact with saquinavir (Invirase). Other drugs may interact with Imodium. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Imodium should be used only if recommended by a physician. This drug passes into breast milk but is unlikely to have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

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Imodium Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

IMODIUM® (loperamide hydrochloride) is indicated for the control and symptomatic relief of acute nonspecific diarrhea and of chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease. IMODIUM® (loperamide hcl) is also indicated for reducing the volume of discharge from ileostomies.

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What is Imodium Prescribing Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Imodium Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease.

Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (e.g., infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor.

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