Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Diarrhea
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IMODIUM |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Opioid. |
| Generic Name |
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Loperamide HCl 2mg; caps. |
| Also |
• IMODIUM A-D CAPLETS
• IMODIUM A-D LIQUID
• IMODIUM ADVANCED
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| Indications |
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Diarrhea. |
| Children |
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<2 yrs: not recommended. 24–47 lbs (2–5 yrs): 1mg up to 3 times daily for 2 days (use liq). 48–59 lbs (6–8 yrs): initially 2mg, then 1mg after each loose stool; max 4mg/day for 2 days. 60–95 lbs (9–11 yrs): initially 2mg, then 1mg after each loose stool; max 6mg/day for 2 days. |
| Adults |
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Acute: Initially 4mg, then 2mg after each loose stool; max 16mg/day. Stop after 48 hours if ineffective. Chronic: initially 4mg; maintenance 4–8mg/day. Reevaluate if no improvement after 10 days at 16mg/day. |
| Contraindications |
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If constipation must be avoided. Acute dysentery. |
| Precautions |
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Acute ulcerative colitis and antibiotic induced pseudomembranous colitis; discontinue if abdominal distention occurs. In dehydration, use fluid and electrolyte replacement. Hepatic dysfunction; monitor for CNS toxicity. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Abdominal pain, distention, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, rash. |
| How Supplied |
Caps—30
A-D Caplets—6, 12, 18, 24
A-D Liq—2oz, 4oz
Advanced—6, 12, 18 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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