Generic name:loperamide (oral route) [ loe-PER-a-mide ]
Drug class:Antidiarrheals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 3, 2022.
Cases of Torsades de Pointes, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported with the use of a higher than recommended dosages of loperamide hydrochloride. Loperamide hydrochloride is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age. Avoid loperamide hydrochloride dosages higher than recommended in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older due to the risk of serious cardiac adverse reactions .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Diamode
- Imodium
- Imodium A-D
- Imogen
- Imotil
- Imperim
- Kaodene A-D
- Kao-Paverin Caps
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Solution
- Tablet
- Capsule
- Suspension
- Liquid
Therapeutic Class: Antidiarrheal
Uses for Imodium
Loperamide is used to control and relieve the symptoms of acute diarrhea. It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.
Loperamide is also used to decrease the amount of drainage in patients who have ileostomies.
Loperamide capsules are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Imodium
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not b..
