Generic name: loperamide [ loe-PER-a-mide ]
Brand names: Diamode, Imodium A-D, Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D New Formula, Imodium,
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Dosage forms: oral capsule (2 mg); oral liquid (1 mg/5 mL; 1 mg/7.5 mL); oral suspension (1 mg/7.5 mL); oral tablet (2 mg); oral tablet, chewable (2 mg)
Drug class:Antidiarrheals
What is loperamide?
Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea.
Loperamide 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).
Loperamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use loperamide if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.
Loperamide 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 loperamide with other medicines. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about safely using medications together.
Do not give loperamide to a child younger than 2 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use loperamide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
stomach pain without diarrhea;
