Imodium A-D EZ Chews
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 Imodium A-D EZ Chews?
Imodium A-D EZ Chews is used to treat diarrhea.
Imodium A-D EZ Chews 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).
Imodium A-D EZ Chews may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Imodium A-D EZ Chews if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.
Imodium A-D EZ Chews 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 Imodium A-D EZ Chews with other medicines. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about safely using medications together.
Do not give Imodium A-D EZ Chews to a child younger than 2 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Imodium A-D EZ Chews 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 Imodium A-D EZ Chews to treat diarrhea caused by taking an antibiotic (Clostridium difficile).
Do not give Imodium A-D EZ Chews to a child younger than 2 years old. Do not give Imodium A-D EZ Chews to an older child or teenager without a doctor's advice.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take Imodium A-D EZ Chews 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 Imodium A-D EZ Chews.
How should I take Imodium A-D EZ Chews?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Imodium A-D EZ Chews is safe when used as directed. TAKING TOO MUCH LOPERAMIDE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HEART PROBLEMS OR DEATH.
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