Loperamide (Oral Route)

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Loperamide (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Diamode
  • Imodium
  • Imodium A-D
  • Imogen
  • Imotil
  • Imperim
  • Kaodene A-D
  • Kao-Paverin Caps

Description

Loperamide is a medicine used along with other measures to treat diarrhea. Loperamide helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

In the U.S., loperamide capsules are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Liquid
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Solution
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled
Before Using

DR600859

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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