Manufacturer: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Loperamide(2mg)
Imodium Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, nausea, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance, so drink plenty of fluids to help keep yourself hydrated. It is important to avoid this medicine if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
Loperamide binds to the opiate receptor in the gut wall. Consequently, it inhibits the release of acetylcholine and prostaglandins, thereby reducing propulsive peristalsis, and increasing intestinal transit time. Loperamide increases the tone of the anal sphincter, thereby reducing incontinence and urgency.
Loperamide increases the tone of the anal sphincter, thereby reducing incontinence and urgency. Pharmacodynamics Loperamide prolongs the transit time of the intestinal contents. It reduces daily fecal volume, increases the viscosity and bulk density, and diminishes the loss of fluid and electrolytes.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Imodium
Constipation
Nausea
Headache
Stomach pain
infectious diarrhea.
torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm.
prolonged QT interval on EKG.
abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth.
paralysis of the intestines.
liver problems.
bloody diarrhea.
Imodium Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Imodium Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Imodium Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Medical use: The FDA approved loperamide for the treatment of various forms of diarrhea, including traveler's diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome associated with chronic diarrhea, acute nonspecific diarrhea in patients two years of age and older, and is indicated for reducing ileostomy output.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: pramlintide, recent/current antibiotic use, drugs that can cause constipation (including anticholinergics such as belladonna/scopolamine, antispasmodics such as glycopyrrolate/oxybutynin, potent opioid pain medicines such as morphine, certain antihistamines such
Imodium Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
You have been prescribed Imodium Capsule for the treatment of diarrhea.
Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids to help keep you hydrated.
Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.
Do not use Imodium Capsule if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Imodium Capsule can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Stop taking the medication as soon as your symptoms are relieved.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Imodium Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Imodium Capsule safe?
Imodium Capsule is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. What is Imodium Capsule used for?
Imodium Capsule is used for treating short-term or long-term diarrhea, with or without any associated disease.
Q. Can Imodium Capsule be used for IBS?
Imodium Capsule may be used in few cases of IBS but please consult your doctor before its use.
Q. Can I take Imodium Capsule with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, ciprofloxacin, desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine or cotrimoxazole?
Imodium Capsule may be taken simultaneously with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omiprazole or ciprofloxacin. Imodium Capsule might interact with desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine or cotrimoxazole. Please consult your doctor before use
