Imodium
Loperamide
Ingredients & Drug Type
Imodium is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Loperamide. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
- Active ingredient
- Loperamide
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Strength
- 2mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 4mg ابتداءً ثم 2mg بعد كل خروج
- Max daily
- 16mg
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- Do not exceed: 16mg.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Imodium is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Loperamide. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
Imodium (loperamide) stops uncomplicated acute diarrhea by slowing gut motility — OTC in Jordan. Never use with fever or bloody stool, never under age 2, and remember: rehydration (ORS) is the real treatment; loperamide is symptom convenience. Respect maximum doses — massive misuse doses cause dangerous arrhythmias.
Uses / Indications
- Acute and chronic non-infectious diarrhoea
- Acidity, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or cramps depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- بالجرعات الصحيحة: إمساك تالٍ (توقف عنه فور تماسك البراز)
- مغص خفيف
- جفاف فم
- ودوخة خفيفة أحياناً. الجرعات المفرطة خطرة: نظم قلبي مضطرب (إساءة استخدامه بجرعات هائلة سلوك موثق الخطورة عالمياً — التزم بالحد الأقصى الموصى).
- Nausea, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, or headache depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- Bacterial diarrhoea accompanied by fever and blood
- Severe unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or possible bowel obstruction before assessment.
Warnings
- القاعدة الذهبية مع أي إسهال: **التعويض بالسوائل والأملاح هو العلاج الحقيقي** (محلول ORS) — إيموديوم رفاهية إيقاف مؤقتة فقط. توقف عنه واطلب الطبيب إذا: استمر الإسهال فوق 48 ساعة
- ظهرت حرارة أو دم
- أو ظهرت علامات جفاف (دوخة
- قلة بول). إسهال الأطفال الصغار = سوائل وطبيب
- لا موقفات. احجز استشارتك عبر كلينكس جو عند اللزوم.
- Do not delay care with bleeding, weight loss, dehydration, or persistent fever.
Drug Interactions
- تداخلاته محدودة عملياً. بعض رافعات مستوياته (كينيدين
- ريتونافير) تزيد وصوله للدماغ نظرياً. لا تجمعه مع مثبطات حركة أخرى. مع فحم طبي أو مواد ماصة يقل امتصاصه.
- May affect absorption of iron, thyroid medicine, or some antibiotics; separate doses when advised.
Patient Guidance
- Keep well hydrated with diarrhea or constipation.
- Seek care if symptoms persist.
- Mention pregnancy, liver, or kidney disease before use.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Imodium?
Imodium contains Loperamide and is categorized as Gastrointestinal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Imodium?
Catalog dosing information includes: 4mg ابتداءً ثم 2mg بعد كل خروج. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Imodium?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Imodium be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.