For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 4 mg (2 tablets) after the first loose bowel movement, and 2 mg (1 tablet) after each loose bowel movement after the first dose has been taken
If diarrhea lasts longer, contact your doctor
Generic name: loperamide [ loe-PER-a-mide ] Brand names: Diamode, Imodium (various products), Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control, and others
Loperamide is an anti-diarrheal agent that is available as various over-the-counter products for treating diarrhea
Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) is an antidiarrheal used to treat diarrhea
Uses
Imodium® is a medication that treats occasional diarrhea
Upsides Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea
Used for treatment of diarrhoea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease
It contains loperamide, which works by decreasing muscle contractions in your gastrointestinal tract
Adolescents weighing ≥43 kg: Initial: 4 mg after the first loose bowel movement, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool; maximum daily dose: 16 mg/ day
Side effects of Lomotil include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea
Loperamide hydrochloride capsules, USP contain the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
The maximum approved daily dose for adults is 8 Imodium Description
The usual dose of loperamide in adults is 4 mg initially, followed by 2 mg after each unformed stool, not to exceed 16 mg daily
Imodium is used to treat acute diarrhea Common side effects of Imodium A-D may include: constipation; dizziness, drowsiness; nausea; or
Imodium A-D side effects (more detail) fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out)
Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Brand names: Imodium, Imodium A-D, Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, Kao-Paverin Drug
Loperamide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation
There are 342 drugs known to interact with loperamide, along with 4 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction
In vitro and animal studies show that loperamide hydrochloride acts by slowing intestinal motility and by affecting water and electrolyte movement through the bowel
Basic information related to each class of medication is outlined below