Imodium loperamide hydrochloride for immediate relief of diarrhea 12 tablets Imodium belongs to a group of anti-diarrheal medicines that slow down the movement of the intestine and reduce the flow of fluid inside the intestine. It also binds to the opiate receptors in the intestinal wall, which prevents the release of prostaglandins and acetylcholine and thus reduces the Bowel irritation at the time of intestinal transit reduces stool volume and increases stool density and viscosity.
Indications:
Imodium is used to treat acute diarrhea.
Travelers' diarrhea treatment.
Control in relieving symptoms of chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
Reducing the volume of drainage for an ileostomy (an opening in the abdominal wall that is surgically made to remove waste from the body
How does loperamide 2 mg work?
- It helps reduce diarrhea by slowing the overactivity of the intestines, which helps the body absorb water
- And the salts of this organ, which makes the stool more solid and less frequent
Medicinal uses for Imodium tablets
- Diarrhea: This is an increase in bowel movement and frequent (more than 3 times per day) loose and watery stools.
How to use Imodium tablets
- Short-term (acute) diarrhea
- Adults and children over 12 years of age: Take 2 tablets initially and then 1 tablet after each episode of diarrhea for up to 5 days, and do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hour period.
- Children 9-12 years of age: Take 1 tablet 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled or for up to 5 days. Do not take more than this dose.
- Children under 9 years of age: This medicine should not be given to children under 9 years of age.
- Long-term (chronic) diarrhea
- Adults only: Your doctor will tell you how much loperamide to take.
- The starting dose will likely be between two and four tablets per day taken in divided doses, but it will depend on each individual's needs.
- Dosages can be changed in some special cases, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital right away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose.
