Information About Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

What is Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

Working of Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl) Dosage or Administration

Precautions for Taking Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

Interaction of Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

Loperamide HCl is generic equivalent of Imodium, it is used for Control and symptomatic relief of acute non-specific or chronic diarrhea; reduction in volume of ileostomy output.

What is Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

Generic Imodium belong to calss Antidiarrheal. Generic Imodium Slows intestinal motility, affects water and electrolyte movement through intestine, inhibits peristalsis, reduces daily fecal volume, increases viscosity and bulk density of stool, diminishes loss of fluid and electrolytes.

Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl) Dosage or Administration

Acute Diarrhea

ADULTS: PO 4 mg followed by 2 mg after each unformed stool; not to exceed 16 mg/24 hr. CHILDREN 8 TO 12 YR (> 30 KG): 2 mg tid. 6 to 8 YR (20 to 30 KG): 2 mg bid. 2 to 5 YR (13 to 20 KG): First day: 1 mg tid. May decrease to adjust for nutritional and hydration status after 24 hr; usually 0.1 mg/kg after each loose stool but do not exceed total first day dosing recommendations on any day.

Chronic Diarrhea

ADULTS: PO 4 to 8 mg qd or bid.

Precautions for Taking Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

Pregnancy: Category B. Lactation: Undetermined. Children: Not recommended for children < 2 yr. Use with caution in young children. Acute ulcerative colitis: Agents that inhibit intestinal motility or delay intestinal transit time may induce toxic megacolon. Discontinue if abdominal distention or other untoward symptoms occur. Hepatic impairment: Hepatic coma may be precipitated in patients with advanced hepatorenal disease or hepatic dysfunction.

Interaction of Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl) with Other Drugs

Consult with your physician.

Side effects of Generic Imodium (Loperamide HCl)

CNS: Fatigue; drowsiness; dizziness. DERM: Rash. GI: Abdominal pain; distention or discomfort; constipation; nausea; vomiting; dry mouth.