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Imodium A-d Caplets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Loperamide 2mg.
Pharmacological Class
Antidiarrheal.
How Supplied
Caps—contact supplier; A-D Caplets—6, 12, 18, 24; A-D Liq—2oz, 4oz; Caplets, Chew tabs—contact supplier
Manufacturer
Imodium A-d Caplets Indications
Indications
Diarrhea.
Imodium A-d Caplets Dosage and Administration
Adult
Acute: Initially 4mg, then 2mg after each loose stool; max 16mg/day. Stop after 48 hours if ineffective. Chronic: initially 4mg; maintenance 4–8mg/day. Reevaluate if no improvement after 10 days at 16mg/day.
Children
<2yrs: not recommended. 24–47lbs (2–5yrs): 1mg up to 3 times daily for 2 days (use liq). 48–59lbs (6–8yrs): initially 2mg, then 1mg after each loose stool; max 4mg/day for 2 days. 60–95lbs (9–11yrs): initially 2mg, then 1mg after each loose stool; max 6mg/day for 2 days.
Imodium A-d Caplets Contraindications
Contraindications
If constipation must be avoided. Acute dysentery.
Imodium A-d Caplets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Imodium A-d Caplets Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Acute ulcerative colitis and antibiotic induced pseudomembranous colitis; discontinue if abdominal distention occurs. In dehydration, use fluid and electrolyte replacement. Serious cardiac effects or death if taking more than directed. History of abnormal heart rhythm. Hepatic dysfunction; monitor for CNS toxicity. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Imodium A-d Caplets Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Imodium A-d Caplets Interactions
Not Applicable
Imodium A-d Caplets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Abdominal pain, distention, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, rash.
Imodium A-d Caplets Clinical Trials
See Literature
Imodium A-d Caplets Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Imodium.
Imodium A-d Caplets Patient Counseling
See Literature
