Loperamide Hydrochloride (6 brand names, 4 dosage forms, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: TABLET, CAPSULE, SOLUTION, TABLET, CHEWABLE.
Routes of administration: ORAL.
Brand Names
- IMODIUM
- IMODIUM A-D
- IMODIUM A-D EZ CHEWS
- IMODIUM MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE
Indications and Usage
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Dosage and Administration
drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. adults and children 12 years and over 2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use