Pack Size | 10*10 Tablets |
Pack Type | Box |
Dosage Form | Capsules |
Grade standard | Medicine Grade |
Packaging Type | Strips |
Packaging Size | 10 Capsules |
Dose Or Strength (Mg) | 2mg |
Brand | Roussel |
Type of Medicines | Allopathic |
Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium among others,[1] is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea.[2] It is often used for this purpose in gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and short bowel syndrome.[2] It is not recommended for those with blood in the stool.[2] The medication is taken by mouth.[2]
Common side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, sleepiness, vomiting, and a dry mouth.[2] It may increase the risk of toxic megacolon.[2] Loperamide's safety in pregnancy is unclear, but there is no evidence of harm.[3] It appears to be safe in breastfeeding.[4] It works by slowing the contractions of the intestines.
SKU-1OONJFH5_FB8Pack Size | 10*10 Tablets |
Pack Type | Box |
Dosage Form | Capsules |
Grade standard | Medicine Grade |
Packaging Type | Strips |
Packaging Size | 10 Capsules |
Dose Or Strength (Mg) | 2mg |
Brand | Roussel |
Type of Medicines | Allopathic |
Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium among others,[1] is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea.[2] It is often used for this purpose in gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and short bowel syndrome.[2] It is not recommended for those with blood in the stool.[2] The medication is taken by mouth.[2]
Common side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, sleepiness, vomiting, and a dry mouth.[2] It may increase the risk of toxic megacolon.[2] Loperamide's safety in pregnancy is unclear, but there is no evidence of harm.[3] It appears to be safe in breastfeeding.[4] It works by slowing the contractions of the intestines.