Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Imodium, Imodium A-D, Kao-Paverin, Imotil, K-Pek II, Kaopectate 1-D, Pepto Diarrhea Control, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal
Availability:
Prescription and over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Antidiarrheals
Forms:
Oral tablet, oral capsule, liquid solution
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Acute diarrhea from infections such as travelers’ diarrhea
- Chronic diarrhea related to ongoing bowel conditions
- To reduce waste output in patients with ileostomies
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Loperamide Drug Class
Loperamide (loe-per-ah-mide) is an anti-diarrheal medication.
Loperamide Age Range
Loperamide is approved for use in adults and children over 2 years of age. Read the package label carefully before giving loperamide to a child. Some formulations are for adults and children over 12 years of age, while others are approved for use in children 6-11 years of age. Loperamide should be used with caution in young children under 6 years of age because the response can vary. This medication is not for children below 2 years of age.
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