Adults and Children 12 years and over: Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. Take 30 mL oral solution (4 mg) initially and 15 mL oral solution every time you have a loose bowel movement. Do not take more than 120 mL oral solution (16 mg) in 24 hours.
Imodium A-d Liquid Dosage and Administration
Acute: Initially 4mg, then 2mg after each loose stool; max 8mg/day. Stop after 48 hours if ineffective. Chronic: initially 4mg; maintenance 4–8mg/day.
Imodium tablet and capsule dosage for adults:
Take 2 pills (4 mg) after the first loose stool. Then take 1 pill after each next loose stool. Don't take more than 4 pills (8 mg) in 24 hours.
An overdose of loperamide can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include fast or irregular heartbeats, or fainting. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you pass out and are hard to wake up.
Loperamide usually starts to work within 1 hour to make your diarrhoea better. Most people only need to take loperamide for 1 to 2 days.
Adults and Children 12 years and over: Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. Take 30 mL oral solution (4 mg) initially and 15 mL oral solution every time you have a loose bowel movement. Do not take more than 120 mL oral solution (16 mg) in 24 hours.
IMODIUM® products contain an active ingredient called Loperamide, which works by slowing down the movement of fluid through the gut. This allows for overall greater absorption of valuable fluids and salts back into your system and treats diarrhea symptoms.
Imodium Dosage
The most you should ever take in a day is 8 mg unless your healthcare provider advises you otherwise. Be sure to drink lots of water while taking Imodium.
Most people only need to take Imodium for a day or two. Longer-lasting diarrhea or diarrhea that consistently comes and goes might mean you have an underlying medical condition, so you should talk to your doctor.
Drink plenty of liquids, including water, broths and juices. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as your bowel movements return to normal. Try soda crackers, toast, eggs, rice or chicken.
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Imodium A-D can interact with clarithromycin, omeprazole, and antidepressants like fluoxetine and citalopram. It can also interact with tonic water and grapefruit or grapefruit juice. These interactions can increase the risk of side effects and serious heart rhythm problems.
Diarrhea is a common problem. It may last 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own. If diarrhea lasts more than 2 days it may mean you have a more serious problem.
When you treat your diarrhoea with IMODIUM®, it works with your body by gently slowing down your digestion to alleviate your discomfort. IMODIUM® can take less than 1 hour to relieve diarrhoea, helping restore the rhythm of your digestive system.
Imodium can be taken in two ways; as syrup (1mg/5mls) or tablets (2mg). There have been no comparative studies. Side effects are mainly seen with the tablet form and so it is hypothesized that the syrup form is better tolerated because it is more accurately titrated to effect.
If you have longer lasting or persistently recurrent diarrhoea, it might indicate an underlying medical condition, so you should talk to your doctor. Do not take Imodium for longer than 48 hours. See a doctor and and stop taking Imodium® if: Your diarrhoea is severe.
Watery diarrhea means that you have liquid stools. Common causes include viral infections, such as norovirus, and bacterial infections, such as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Medical conditions like celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also may cause it.
Some infections, food allergies and intolerances, digestive tract problems, abdominal surgery, and long-term use of medicines can cause chronic diarrhea. Some infections from bacteria and parasites that cause diarrhea do not go away quickly without treatment.
Most people find that the bowel is most active in the morning and so Loperamide will help most if taken before breakfast. The medicine starts to work within half an hour of taking it, and is effective for 8-12 hours.
These things may help you feel better if you have diarrhea: Drink 8 to 10 glasses of clear fluids every day. Water is best. Drink at least 1 cup (240 milliliters) of liquid every time you have a loose bowel movement.
Drink adequate fluids — If you have mild to moderate diarrhea, you can usually be treated at home by drinking extra fluids. The fluids should contain water, salt, and sugar.
Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. Do not take Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief (loperamide and simethicone) for longer than you were told by your doctor.
On average, Imodium half-life is approximately 11 hours but can range between 9 and 14 hours.
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