Imodium 2 mg | 200 capsules

Imodium 2 mg is a fast-acting drug for diarrhea. It is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of sudden onset or prolonged diarrhea. Imodium may be recommended for traveler’s diarrhea. Imodium is also indicated to help treat attacks of diarrhea in adults 18 years and older who have been diagnosed by a physician with irritable bowel syndrome.

Directions for use

Always use Imodium 2 mg exactly as described in this package insert or as told to you by your doctor or pharmacist. In severe diarrhea with heavy fluid loss, the first thing you should do is drink a lot. In infants and children, fluid loss is preferably treated by administering fluid by mouth or injection.

Dosage

• Adults and children over 6 years of age: The initial dose is 2 capsules for adults and 1 capsule for children; then take 1 capsule after each subsequent loose bowel movement.
• Prolonged (chronic) diarrhea and inability to hold up stools: One starts with 2 capsules per day for adults and 1 capsule per day for children. That dose is adjusted until 1 or 2 firmer bowel movements a day occur.
• Adults should never take more than 8 capsules per day and children should never take more than 3 capsules per 20 kg of body weight.

Composition

The active substance in this drug is loperamide hydrochloride. Imodium capsules contain 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride per capsule. The other substances in this drug are lactose monohydrate, corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate.

Warnings

When should you not use this medicine? You are allergic to any of the substances in this medicine; in children under 6 years of age; in all cases where normal bowel movements should not be suppressed. Administration should be stopped immediately in cases of constipation or abdominal swelling; in various forms of colorectal inflammation (e.g., ulcerative colitis or pseudo-membranous colitis resulting from the use of certain antibiotics); in patients with bacterial inflammation of the colon and/or small intestine caused by invasive organisms, including Salmonella, Shigella and Campylobacter; if blood is present in the stool or high fever occurs.

Possible side effects

Like any medicine, Imodium 2 mg can have side effects. Not everyone experiences them. The most common side effects are headache, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, dyspepsia, skin rash, urinary retention and fatigue.

Storage instructions

Store below 25°C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Frequently asked questions about Imodium 2 mg

When should I take Imodium?

Imodium should be taken at the first signs of diarrhea. The initial dose is 2 capsules for adults and 1 capsule for children; then take 1 capsule after each subsequent loose bowel movement.

Why not take Imodium for diarrhea?

Imodium is precisely for the treatment of diarrhea. It helps slow the movements of your intestines, making bowel movements less watery. However, it should not be used with certain types of diarrhea such as those caused by certain bacteria or with blood in the stool.

Can Imodium cause heart problems?

Serious heart problems (symptoms such as rapid or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active ingredient in Imodium. It is important not to exceed the recommended dosage.

Is Imodium good for abdominal pain?

Imodium can help with abdominal pain caused by diarrhea, as it slows down the movements of your intestines. However, if you have abdominal pain without diarrhea, it is not recommended to use Imodium.