Imodium

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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.

IMODIUM (loperamide hydrochloride) structural formula illustration

IMODIUM® is available in 2mg capsules.

The inactive ingredients are: Lactose, cornstarch, talc, and magnesium stearate. IMODIUM® capsules contain FD&C Yellow No. 6.

Last updated on RxList: 3/18/2008

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