Imodium A-D New Formula

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

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 10, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Imodium A-D New Formula?

Imodium A-D New Formula is used to treat diarrhea.

Imodium A-D New Formula 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 New Formula may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Imodium A-D New Formula if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.

Imodium A-D New Formula 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 New Formula with other medicines. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about safely using medications together.

Do not give Imodium A-D New Formula to a child younger than 2 years old.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Imodium A-D New Formula 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 New Formula to treat diarrhea caused by taking an antibiotic (Clostridium difficile).

Do not give Imodium A-D New Formula to a child younger than 2 years old. Do not give Imodium A-D New Formula 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 New Formula 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 New Formula.

How should I take Imodium A-D New Formula?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Imodium A-D New Formula is safe when used as directed. TAKING TOO MUCH LOPERAMIDE CAN CAU...