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Information about Imodium

Loperamide is a drug that is used to treat diarrhea. It slows the rhythm of digestion. In that way the small intestines have more time to absorb fluid and nutrients from the food. Loperamide also reduces the amount of stool in people with an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach). Loperamide may be also administered to treat other conditions as determined by your physician.

You should drink extra water while you are taking Loperamide to prevent dehydration. It may take up to 48 hours of using this drug before effect occurs. Consult with your doctor in case your symptoms do not improve after 10 days of treatment. Loperamide can lead to side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful when driving or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

You should not use Loperamide in case you have any condition mentioned below: stools that are bloody, black, or tarry; or you have diarrhea that is caused by taking an antibiotic.

In such cases it is obligatory to consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking this medicine.

Before using Loperamide you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: a fever; mucus in your stools; a history of liver disease; or you are taking an antibiotic.

In such cases you may not be able to take loperamide, or you may need a special dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Loperamide is in FDA pregnancy category B. It is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn baby. You should consult with your doctor in case you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during course of treatment. It is not clear if loperamide passes into breast milk. It is also unknown if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding a baby. Do not use this medicine in a child younger than 2 years old without medical consultation.

How to use loperamide

You should use loperamide as recommended by your doctor. Do not exceed the medication amount, or use it for longer than administered. It is necessary to take loperamide with a full glass of water to prevent dehydration.

Loperamide should usually be taken at the first symptoms of diarrhea, and again in case diarrhea comes back. The first dose of loperamide is usually twice as much as the following doses. Try not to take this drug more than 3 times in 24 hours without advice of your doctor.

Be aware that Immodium A-D Liquid and New Immodium A-D Liquid contain two different amounts of loperamide. If you change one brand to another, follow the dosing instructions carefully. Immodium A-D Liquid contains a small amount of alcohol, but New Immodium A-D Liquid is alcohol-free.

You should shake the liquid form of this medicine just before measuring a dose. Use a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup to be sure that you get the correct dose. In case you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. It may take up to 48 hours of taking loperamide before improvement. Consult with your doctor in case the symptoms do not improve after 10 days of treatment.

Loperamide should be kept at indoor temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze this medicine.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Loperamide may be taken as needed; you may not follow a dosing schedule.

In case you take Loperamide according to a dosing schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next intake, skip the missed dose and take it according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses at once.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency in case of overdose suspicion.

Symptoms of a loperamide overdose are dizziness, drowsiness, urinating less than usual, severe stomach cramps or bloating, and vomiting.

What should I avoid while taking loperamide?

Side effects of Loperamide can impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful in case you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Hot weather may lead to overheat or dehydration. Be careful in such circumstances.

Antibiotic intake may cause diarrhea. It may be the first sign of a new infection. In case you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, consult with your doctor. You should not use loperamide to stop the diarrhea unless otherwise recommended by your doctor.

Loperamide side effects

You should consult with your doctor in case you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below: dizziness; drowsiness, tired feeling; constipation; mild stomach pain; or mild skin rash or itching.

Seek emergency in case you have any of these severe side effects: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking this drug and call your doctor immediately in case you have any of these serious side effects: stomach pain or bloating; ongoing or worsening diarrhea; diarrhea that is watery or bloody; or fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

What other drugs will affect loperamide?

Be aware that loperamide may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking saquinavir (Invirase) or any other prescription and over-the-counter medications. You may not be able to take loperamide, or you may need special dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

It may not be a complete list of all interactions with other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

What is the expiration date of the pills?

This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.