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Imodium ez chews discontinued
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Imodium is not typically used for gastritis, commonly used for diarrhea of non infectious causes. Would suggest getting your doc involved for a timely... Read More
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Reviewed Feb 06, 2023
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
If you have gastroenteritis, usually viral nature, Imodium can help slow down diarrhea. It does not treat the gastroenteritis itself. It is still impo... Read More
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Reviewed Feb 24, 2023
A 74-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ira Friedlanderanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
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... Read More
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Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
Yes, you can: Ramipril and Imodium do not interact with each other. These medications can be safely taken together. A couple words about Imodium - the dose instruct... Read More
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412 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Within 2to4 hours: It start to work within 2to4 hours.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
I wouldn't: Diarrhea in infants & toddlers is best managed with proper fluids and natural plugs, like applesauce/bananas and rice cereal. I have never needed ... Read More
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354 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 70-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
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 ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
18 years experience
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... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
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 i... Read More
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892 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marybeth Lambeanswered
Travel Medicine 47 years experience
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... Read More
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
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... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marybeth Lambeanswered
Travel Medicine 47 years experience
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 i... Read More
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