What is Imodium Liquid Used For?
Imodium liquid is an anti-diarrheal Oral liquid that contains the fastest single ingredient OTC medicine used for the control and treatment of symptoms of diarrhea caused by acute or active including traveler’s diarrhea in adults and children ages 6 years and above.
Imodium Liquid Ingredient
Active ingredient: Loperamide HCl
It contains 1mg of Loperamide HCl per 7.5 mL.
Other ingredients: Anhydrous citric acid, caramel color, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum
How does Imodium Liquid work
Imodium works by slowing down the movement of the gut which decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. It contains Loperamide which is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have had an ileostomy.
Imodium Liquid Dosage and Usage
Imodium Liquid Dosage
- Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 30ml after the first loose stool;15 ml after each subsequent loose stool but do not take more than 60ml in 24 hours
- Children 9-11 years (60-95lbs): Take 15ml after the first loose stool; 7.5 ml after each subsequent loose stool but do not take more than 45 ml in 24 hours
- Children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs): Take 15 mL after first loose stool. 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool. but do not more than 30 ml in 24 hours
- Children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs): At the doctor’s prescription
- Children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs): Do not give to children under the age of 2 years
How to use Imodium Liquid
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration due to diarrhea
- Follow the right age and weight-appropriate dose on the product leaflet.
- shake Imodium liquid well before using.
- Use only the enclosed dosing cup that comes with Imodium liquid.
How long does it take Imodium Liquid to work?
It starts to work within 30 minutes of taking it and it is effective for about 8 to 12 hours.
Imodium Liquid Side effects
- Allergic reactions such as; skin rash, itching, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Heart rhythm changes include; fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, and trouble breathing.
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth.
- Severe stomach pain.
Can Imodium be taken on an empty stomach?
Take Imodium on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Where can you buy Imodium Liquid in Nigeria?
Buy Imodium liquid online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
