CA
A 21-year-old female asked:
Is imodium (loperamide) safe to take if i have gastritis?
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Dr. Krishna Anandanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Safe but may not hel: Imodium (loperamide) is safe for gastroenteritis ,
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Boynton Beach, FL
A 70-year-old female asked:
How long can I take imodium (loperamide) for.?
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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 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.
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