What is difference between Imodium and Imodium A-D?
What is difference between Imodium and Imodium A-D?
Imodium A-D, which contains the active drug loperamide, is available as a generic drug. Generic loperamide is available as a prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief, which contains the active drugs loperamide and simethicone, is also available as a generic drug.
What is the price of Imodium A-D?
The cost for Imodium A-D oral liquid (1 mg/7.5 mL) is around $14 for a supply of 120 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Imodium A-D is available, see loperamide prices.
Is there a difference between Immodium and Immodium AD?
Imodium, also stylized as Imodium A-D, is the brand name for loperamide. Unlike Lomotil, Imodium can be purchased over the counter (OTC). Therefore, it’s more widely available. Loperamide is a synthetic opioid that binds to opioid receptors in the intestinal wall to slow gut movement.
How long does it take for Imodium to work?
Loperamide usually starts to work within 1 hour to make your diarrhoea better. Most people only need to take loperamide for 1 to 2 days. You may need to take it for longer if your diarrhoea is because of a bowel condition such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or short bowel syndrome.
What are the side effects of taking Imodium?
Dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Can you take Imodium every day for IBS?
For diarrhea-predominant IBS, 2 to 4 mg of loperamide up to four times a day can be effective.
Where can I buy Imodium diarrhea relief products?
Select a product below to find IMODIUM ® diarrhea relief products online or at a store near you.
When to stop taking Imodium A-D after 2 days?
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze. Stop taking Imodium A-D and call your doctor if you still have diarrhea after 2 days of treatment, or if you also have stomach bloating. Detailed Imodium A-D dosage information
Can you take Imodium with a full glass of water?
Carefully follow all dosing directions on the medicine label. A safe dose of loperamide is different for an adult than for a child. This medicine doses in children are based on the child’s age. Take Imodium A-D with a full glass of water. Diarrhea can cause your body to lose fluids and electrolytes.
How old does a child have to be to take Imodium?
IMODIUM® Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution (liquid) Diarrhea Medicine For Children Ages 6 and Up. If your child has diarrhea, take comfort knowing that IMODIUM A-D Oral Solution (liquid) for use with children is the only OTC brand anti-diarrheal that’s FDA-approved for children aged 6-11.
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