Question 1

if my 2 year old has diarrhea can i give imodium (loperamide)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Imodium (loperamide) can be given, 1 teaspoon x3 per day.  Hydrating well with electrolyte solution such as pedialyte  is essential.

Question 2

what to give my two year old for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Better to let the diarrhea run its course. Stop all milk and milk products. If no vomiting, give bananas, rice, fresh apples, toast (dry cheerios, dry pasta), clear liquids ( no apple juice, and vanilla or lemon yogurt. The yogurt repopulates the bowel with good bacteria. The diarrhea should stop within 3-5 days.

Question 3

my brother takes 8-20 imodium daily for 5+ years. hes even taken 30 before he went to a wedding. drs cant find a reason for the diarrhea and pain?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: with biopsies plus stool culture and stool analysis for ova and parasites. Needs full workup for IBS/ulcerative colitis and Chron's.

Question 4

my child has gastroenteritis and diarrhea.  should i give him imodium(r)?

Accepted Answer

No, thank you: While it seems like you need to do something! to slow down the diarrhea, these "anti-diarrheal" drugs are not recommended. They are less effective than you think and may have harmful side effects.

Question 5

i have chronic constipation problems  and i took imodium (loperamide) due to diarrhea last two days, could there be a problem? should i not continue imodium (loperamide)?

Accepted Answer

Dietary intake: It is unclear why you are having diarrhea on top of 'chronic constipation'.  Imodium (loperamide) should be fine.  For the constipation suggest that you increase the fiber in your diet or take one of the many otc preps to increase the bulk of your stool.  You might try eating a cup of unpasteurized yogurt twice a day and by so doing alter your bowel bacteria and the character of your stools.  Good luck.

Question 6

have had diarrhea since this morning just water and mucus comes out now and still has not stopped . very sore cramps . have used two imodium?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Make sure that you are taking enough liquids to prevent dehydration. You may take ginger ale, Gatorade, flat soda, weak tea or any other watery liquid you can tolerate. It is not feasible to know the cause of your diarrhea without additional information. If the diarrhea lasts more than a day , see a doctor.

Question 7

my husband has diarrhea, hes drinking imodium and smecta and still doesnt stop. im giving him re-hydrate and probiotics? anything else i can give?

Accepted Answer

He needs : a stool analysis, especially if he took antibiotics recently

Question 8

my 97 year old mother has bad diarrhea from levaquin (levofloxacin). is it better to give her kaopectate or immodium for relief?

Accepted Answer

Call her doc: It would be better if you put a call in to her treating doc to share the information. This could be part of a significant bowel problem that requires special treatment.

Question 9

can you give a 2 year old imodium for kids?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: Diarrhea in infants &amp; toddlers is best managed with proper fluids and natural plugs, like applesauce/bananas and rice cereal. I have never needed to use meds on kids that young.

Question 10

good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Some natural rx: Applesauce, breads, fresh bananas &amp; rice are natural bulking agents that can slow &amp; firm up poop. If it continues for more than a few days or the kid is acting sickly consider having him seen.

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My brother takes 8-20 imodium daily for 5+ years. hes even taken 30 before he went to a wedding. drs cant find a reason for the diarrhea and pain?

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My child has gastroenteritis and diarrhea. should i give him imodium(r)?

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I have chronic constipation problems and i took imodium (loperamide) due to diarrhea last two days, could there be a problem? should i not continue imodium (loperamide)?

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Have had diarrhea since this morning just water and mucus comes out now and still has not stopped . very sore cramps . have used two imodium?

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My husband has diarrhea, hes drinking imodium and smecta and still doesnt stop. im giving him re-hydrate and probiotics? anything else i can give?

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My 97 year old mother has bad diarrhea from levaquin (levofloxacin). is it better to give her kaopectate or immodium for relief?

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Can you give a 2 year old imodium for kids?

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Good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

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