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Can you give a child that's 4 amodium ?
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Not recommended.: Diarrhea is not necessarily dangerous. The dehydration that it can produce is the concern. So it is best to hydrate your child with pedialyte, instead of giving antidiarrheals. Good luck, jp.
Answered 4/5/2013
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Yes: Fda approved Imodium (loperamide) for 2 Y.O. And up. The dose for 4 Y.O. Child 1mg 3 times a day. First, consult your doctor if your child need it.
Answered 10/11/2016
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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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