Imodium
Imodium is a medicine that helps stop diarrhea by making stools firmer and reducing the number of bowel movements.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Loperamide hydrochloride
Manufacturer
McNeil / JNTL Consumer Health (Finland) Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: Start with 2 capsules, then 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement.
Method
Take the capsules whole with liquid. You can take them at any time of day.
Important
Do not take more than 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Flatulence (gas)
RARE
- •Drowsiness
- •Stomach pain or discomfort
- •Dry mouth
- •Vomiting
- •Skin rash
- •Small pupils
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Tiredness
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Problems with movement coordination
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to loperamide or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not give to children under 6 years of age (or under 20 kg).
- Do not use if you have bloody stools or high fever with diarrhea.
- Do not use if you have severe constipation, a swollen stomach, or if your bowel movements have slowed down.
- Stop taking Imodium if your stools become firm or hard, or if you do not have a bowel movement for 24 hours.
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- Drink plenty of fluids while you have diarrhea to prevent dehydration, especially for children.
- Never take more than the recommended dose. Taking too much loperamide can cause serious heart problems, such as a fast or irregular heartbeat.
- This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.
- Be careful when driving or operating machinery, as diarrhea can cause tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For treatment of diarrhoea for no more than two days. Do not use for the treatment of febrile diarrhoea. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 20.5.2024)