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What can I take in place of Imodium?
Loperamide. Loperamide is one of the best-known anti-diarrheal medicines.
What is the best medicine to stop diarrhea?
Two types of meds relieve diarrhea in different ways:
- Loperamide (Imodium) slows the movement of food through your intestines, which lets your body absorb more liquid.
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) balances out how fluid moves through your digestive tract.
What is the equivalent of Imodium?
Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine) and Imodium (loperamide) are two antidiarrheal medications that are used to treat acute and chronic diarrhea. These medications work in similar ways to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements.
Can Imodium make your diarrhea worse?
Symptoms include: diarrhea that doesn’t stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. This medication may make this condition worse.
Is Pepto better than Imodium for diarrhea?
Imodium A-D slows the movement of fluids through your intestine and reduces the frequency and volume of your stools. Pepto-Bismol, on the other hand, reduces inflammation of your intestines and kills bacteria that cause diarrhea.
Is there a prescription strength Imodium?
Loperamide is FDA-approved to help control symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea. The maximum approved daily dose for adults is 8 mg per day for OTC use and 16 mg per day for prescription use. It is sold under the OTC brand name Imodium A-D, as store brands, and as generics.
What are the uses of Imodium A-D?
Children are especially sensitive to its effects, especially if they… Prescribed for Diarrhea – Chronic, Traveler’s Diarrhea, Diarrhea – Acute, Diarrhea. Imodium A-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How do you take Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief?
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief is used to treat diarrhea that occurs with cramps, bloating, and gas. The recommended dosage for adults and children ages 12 years and older is as follows: Take two caplets after your first loose stool. Then take one caplet after each loose stool that follows.
Should Imodium be taken with or without food?
Taking Imodium with food Imodium A-D caplets, softgels, and oral solution can be taken either with or without food. However, Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief caplets should be taken on an empty stomach.
Should I Call my doctor if I have diarrhea after taking Imodium?
If you don’t, call your doctor. Your diarrhea may be caused by bacteria, a virus, or another cause. This may require treatment with a different medication. Don’t take Imodium if you have blood in your stools or black stools. These symptoms likely mean there is a problem in your stomach or intestines.