PRODUCT DETAILS

About Imodium Capsule

LOPERAMIDE contains an anti-diarrheal medication, primarily used to treat diarrhea in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Short Bowel Syndrome by decreasing over-active bowel, including sudden diarrhea. Diarrhea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhea lasts four weeks.

Uses of Imodium Capsule

Diarrhea

Medicinal Benefits of Imodium Capsule

LOPERAMIDE contains Loperamide, which is an anti-diarrheal medication, primarily used to treat diarrhea in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Short Bowel Syndrome by decreasing over-active bowel, including sudden diarrhea. Loperamide is a gastro-intestinal medication that works by slowing down the contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents pass through it. This allows more time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients, making the stools more solid and less frequent. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood).

Directions for Use

Take the tablet of LOPERAMIDE with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. The suspension form should be taken in dose and duration as directed by your physician.

Side Effects of Imodium Capsule

• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain (stomach pain)

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take LOPERAMIDE if you are allergic to LOPERAMIDE or any of its ingredients. It is important to avoid this medicine if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance, so drink plenty of fluids to help keep yourself hydrated. Also, as a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume junk food items from outside. It may also cause dizziness, so do not operate car or any machinery which requires recommendtil you knowconsumingow this m oredicine affects you. And also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking LOPERAMIDE as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LOPERAMIDE is known to interact with medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir), abnormal
heart rhythms (quinidine), excessive urination (oral desmopressin), fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole), high
cholesterol (gemfibrozil), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

: LOPERAMIDE should not be taken along with alcohol as it is known to potentiate the central nervous system and lead to excessive drowsiness or sleepiness.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with LOPERAMIDE to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

PREGNANCY

• It is not advisable to take LOPERAMIDE in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Please consult your doctor for advice before using LOPERAMIDE.

BREAST FEEDING

• Small amounts of LOPERAMIDE may appear in human breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended during breast-feeding. Women who are breast-feeding infants should therefore be advised to consult the doctor for appropriate treatment.

DRIVING

• Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when diarrhea is treated with loperamide. Therefore, it is advisable to use caution when driving a car or operating machinery.

LIVER

• LOPERAMIDE does not have any reported interaction; hence, if you experience any difficulty, discuss with your doctor.

KIDNEY

• LOPERAMIDE does not have any reported interaction; hence, if you experience any difficulty, discuss with your doctor.