Digestive System Imodium
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Imodium
Active Ingredients:
- Loperamide
How does the medication work?
Antidiarrheal symptomatic medication. Binding to opioid receptors of the intestinal wall, loperamide reduces the tone and motility of the intestine smooth muscles. Slows peristalsis and increases the time of passage of intestinal bulk. Increases tone of the anal sphincter. Supports the retention of stool and decreases defecation urge.
Why is Loperamide prescribed?
- Symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea of allergic, emotional, drug and radiation genesis
- Diarrhea caused by dietary changes, quality of food, malabsorption and metabolism disorders
- As an adjunct in diarrhea of infectious origin
- Regulation of stool in patients with ileostomy
When Loperamide should not be taken?
- Diverticulosis
- Bowel obstruction
- Acute ulcerative colitis
- Diarrhea in the background of acute pseudomembranous enterocolitis
- Monotherapy in dysentery and other gastrointestinal infections
- I trimester of pregnancy, lactation
- Pediatric patients
- Hypersensitivity
- With caution: liver failure
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
- digestive system: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, intestinal colic, constipation
- CNS: drowsiness or insomnia, dizziness, headache
- allergic reactions: skin rash
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible Loperamide side effects. If you notice other adverse effects caused by the preparation inform your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible drug to drug interactions associated with Loperamide?
Loperamide is not known to interact with other drugs. However, let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines or herbals, vitamins and food supplements as they may change the effectiveness or increase the risk of atypical Loperamide side effects.
Additional drug information
The medicines should be kept out of reach and sight of children. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid off-label use of the medication. If you are unsure about anything related to Loperamide contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
