Imodium Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Loperamide HCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic control of acute & chronic diarrhea. Reduces number, vol & harden the consistency of stools in patients w/ ileostomy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Acute diarrhea Initial dose: 2 cap followed by 1 cap after any subsequent loose stool. Chronic diarrhea Initial dose: 2 cap daily; adjusted until 1-2 solid stools daily are obtained. Max dose for acute & chronic diarrhea is 8 cap daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Patients w/ acute ulcerative colitis or pseudomembranous colitis associated w/ broad-spectrum antibiotics. When inhibition of peristalsis is to be avoided. Severe hepatic disturbances. Childn <12 yr & elderly.

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Warnings

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Adverse Reactions

Dry mouth; nausea, abdominal pain, constipation.

MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

ATC Classification

A07DA03 - loperamide ; Belongs to the class of antipropulsives. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Imodium cap 2 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Imodium

loperamide

Manufacturer:

Janssen-Cilag

Distributor:

DKSH