Question 1

i have diahrea for the last 4 days, i started taking imodiums for the last 2 days, i went through 2 boxes of imodiums and still the diahrea will not stop?

Accepted Answer

Stop Imodium: It is not safe to take Imodium for prolonged periods. See your doctor who may send the stool for culture. You may need antibiotics. In the meantime keep up your fluid intake so you do not get dehydrated

Question 2

can i take rampiril with imodium? thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There are no interactions between these medications. Take the Ramipril as directed by your health care professional and the Imodium as directed on the box.

Question 3

how fast does imodium (loperamide) work?

Accepted Answer

Within 2to4 hours: It start to work within 2to4 hours.

Question 4

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 5

how long can i take imodium (loperamide) for.?

Accepted Answer

Usually 1-3 days: With mild, routine diarrhea, a patient can let nature clear her bowels the first day. Then medicines can be tried, such as Imodium (loperamide) for a couple of days, just to decrease the frequency of diarrhea while her body is getting rid of the problem. Drinking or eating just little bits, is helpful (not over-eating nor over-drinking). For anything more than mild symptoms, the doctor needs to evaluate.

Question 6

i take 21 imodium (loperamide) a day , is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Imodium (loperamide): I would question the real need for Imodium (loperamide) on a daily basis here. If your gastroenterologist is following you for ibs diarrhea-type, then this may be part of the therapy plan. But i would need more context to provide more detailed direction/recommendations. Seeing a licensed gastroenterologist (if you're not already) is recommended.

Question 7

ive had diarrea for a month and imodium ad does not help?

Accepted Answer

Overdue: Med isn't working.  Stop trying to self-medicate.  See GP or Gastroenterologist immediately.  Your body is telling you something's wrong.  Listen to it.

Question 8

how long does imodium (loperamide) take to leave your system?

Accepted Answer

About 3 days: Most of it passes--yes as you would expect--through the bowels. 10 % is excreted through the kidneys. After a single 4 mg dose, it takes approximately 3 days to clear through the body, essentially unchanged.

Question 9

expired imodium (loperamide) by two years does it still work?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: It is likely weaker than a preparation still in date, but it might provide some benefit if you are in need and unable to replace it with meds that are in date.

Question 10

if i just took one pill of imodium, (loperamide) will it work?

Accepted Answer

It Can: If your diarrhea is mild enough, one dose of Imodium (loperamide) can slow your bowels down. With imodium, (loperamide) you know within two hours if it is successful. It works by slowing down gut squeezing in both the large and small intestine, decreases the amount of fluid put into the bowel, limits the amount of gas created, and even helps tighten up the anus to keep the bowel from leaking out the end.

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I have diahrea for the last 4 days, i started taking imodiums for the last 2 days, i went through 2 boxes of imodiums and still the diahrea will not stop?

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Can i take rampiril with imodium? thanks

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How fast does imodium (loperamide) work?

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Can you give a 2 year old imodium for kids?

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How long can i take imodium (loperamide) for.?

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I take 21 imodium (loperamide) a day , is this safe?

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Ive had diarrea for a month and imodium ad does not help?

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How long does imodium (loperamide) take to leave your system?

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Expired imodium (loperamide) by two years does it still work?

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If i just took one pill of imodium, (loperamide) will it work?

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