Question 1

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 2

can you take pepto and imodium (loperamide)?

Accepted Answer

Stomach meds: You should be able to take both. Pepto is like an antacid and Imodium (loperamide) is an antispasmodic to relax the gut.

Question 3

what are the signs of imodium (loperamide) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Imodium (loperamide): (loperamide hcl)  can cause liver dysfunction, retention of urine, paralytic ileus ; CNS depression.

Question 4

kaopectate vs imodium (loperamide) which is better?

Accepted Answer

Anti-diarrheal meds: Depends on the individual and the situation. With heart-burn like symptoms, kaopectate is good at coating the upper intestinal tract - equivalent to pepto-bismul. Imodium (loperamide) is a synthetic anti-diarrheal medicine. If you're having diarrhea from a virus or soiled food etc, let the diarrhea pass without taking meds - drink plenty of fluids / hydrate. If chronic of on-going, see a gastroenterologist.

Question 5

should i take imodium for travellers diarrhea? antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Not needed usually: Traveller's diarrhoea is self limiting disease usually, so antibiotics is not needed for it. If it persists, a stool sample is needed to be tested first and then antibiotics is given according to the result.
Imodium has no place in treatment of acute self limiting diarrhoea, as it treats the symptom not the cause of it.

Question 6

is imodium (loperamide) good for acid in tummy?

Accepted Answer

Imodium (loperamide) not for acid: Imodium (loperamide) is an opiod (narcotic) antagonist. It is designed to help decrease the contractions of the muscles of the stomach, intestine and colon. It does not decrease stomach acid. In fact, it might make acid reflux worse by make the stomach worse less.

Question 7

is imodium easier on the stomach than pepto bismol, since pepto contains salycilates?

Accepted Answer

??-Pepto: Bismuth subsalicylate, sold under the brand name Pepto-Bismol, is an antacid medication used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn and nausea. Commonly known as pink bismuth, it is also sometimes the active ingredient in Kaopectate.

Question 8

will imodium help with my gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Imodium is not typically used for gastritis, commonly used for diarrhea of non infectious causes. Would suggest getting your doc involved for a timely diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

how fast does imodium (loperamide) work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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