Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Diarrhea
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IMODIUM ADVANCED |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Opioid + antiflatulent. |
| Generic Name |
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Loperamide HCl 2mg, simethicone 125mg; chew tabs; vanilla-mint flavor. |
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• IMODIUM
• IMODIUM A-D CAPLETS
• IMODIUM A-D LIQUID
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| Indications |
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Diarrhea with gas. |
| Children |
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2–6yrs: Use AD liq. ≥6 yrs: initially 1 tab, then ½ tab after each loose stool. 48–59lbs (6–8yrs): max 2 tabs/day for 2 days. 60–95lbs (9–11yrs): max 3 tabs/day for 2 days. |
| Adults |
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Initially 2 tabs, then 1 tab after each loose stool; max 4 tabs/day for 2 days. |
| 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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