Diamode
Generic name:loperamide [ loe-PER-a-mide ]
Brand names: Diamode, Imodium A-D, Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D New Formula
Drug class:Antidiarrheals
What is Diamode?
Diamode is used to treat diarrhea.
Diamode is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach).
Diamode may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Diamode if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.
Diamode is safe when used as directed. TAKING TOO MUCH LOPERAMIDE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HEART PROBLEMS OR DEATH.
Serious heart problems may also happen if you take Diamode with other medicines. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about safely using medications together.
Do not give Diamode to a child younger than 2 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Diamode if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
stomach pain without diarrhea;
diarrhea with a high fever;
ulcerative colitis;
diarrhea that is caused by a bacterial infection; or
stools that are bloody, black, or tarry.
Ask your doctor before using Diamode to treat diarrhea caused by taking an antibiotic (Clostridium difficile).
Do not give Diamode to a child younger than 2 years old. Do not give Diamode to an older child or teenager without a doctor's advice.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take Diamode if you have:
a fever;
mucus in your stools;
liver disease; or
a heart rhythm disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while you are using Diamode.
How should I take Diamode?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Diamode is safe when used as directed. TAKING TOO MUCH LOPERAMIDE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HEART PROBLEMS OR DEATH.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Diamode to a child. A safe dose of loperamide is different for an adult than for a child. Doses in children are based on the child's age.
Take Diamode with a full glass of water. Diarrhea can cause your body to lose fluids and electrolytes. Drink plenty of liquids to keep from getting ...
