Imodium Plus
Imodium Plus tablets relieve sudden diarrhea and related stomach cramps and bloating by slowing down bowel movement and breaking down gas.
Form
tabletti
Strength
2 mg / 125 mg
Active Ingredient
Loperamide hydrochloride
Manufacturer
McNeil / JNTL Consumer Health (Finland) Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Adults (over 18 years): Start with 2 tablets, then 1 tablet after each loose bowel movement. Children and adolescents (12-18 years): Start with 1 tablet, then 1 tablet after each loose bowel movement.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. Take orally.
Important
Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •headache
- •nausea
- •taste disturbance
RARE
- •drowsiness
- •dizziness
- •weakness
- •constipation
- •vomiting
- •indigestion
- •flatulence/gas
- •dry mouth
- •rash
- •loss of consciousness or reduced awareness
- •severe pupil constriction
- •skin rash that may lead to severe blistering and peeling skin
- •hives
- •itching
- •fatigue
- •muscle tension
- •movement coordination problems
Important Warnings
- Do not give to children under 12 years old.
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have a fever (over 38°C) or blood in your stool.
- Do not use if you have an inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis).
- Do not use if you have severe diarrhea caused by antibiotics.
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- Do not use if you have constipation or your stomach is swollen.
- If diarrhea symptoms last longer than 2 days or get worse, stop taking the medicine and see a doctor.
- If you have severe diarrhea, drink more fluids to replace lost water and salts.
- If you have AIDS and your stomach is swollen, stop taking the medicine immediately and see a doctor.
- If you have a liver disease, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose, as too much loperamide can cause serious heart problems.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if you get severe allergic reactions like swelling of face, tongue or throat, trouble swallowing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or a severe rash.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if you get severe stomach pain, back pain, tender stomach, fever, fast pulse, nausea, or vomiting, as these might be signs of pancreas inflammation.
- Stop taking the medicine and talk to your doctor if you have trouble urinating, severe stomach pain with bloating/swelling or fever (which could mean a blocked bowel), or severe constipation.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 20.5.2024)