Imodium

Active Ingredient(s): Loperamide
FDA Approved: * December 28, 1976
Pharm Company: * MCNEIL CONS SPECLT
Category: Gastrointestinal

Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium, among others,[1] is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea.[2] It is often used for this purpose in inflammatory bowel disease and short bowel syndrome.[2] It is not recommended for those with blood in the stool, mucus in the stool, or fevers.[2] The medication is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, sleepiness,... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Imodium 2 mg Oral Capsule
NDC: 50458-400
Labeler:
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare
Imodium A-d 2 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 50580-295
Labeler:
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div Mcneil-ppc, Inc
Imodium Multi-symptom Relief (Loperamide Hcl 2 mg / Simethicone 125 mg) Oral Tablet
NDC: 50580-338
Labeler:
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
Imodium 2 mg Chewable Tablet
NDC: 50580-397
Labeler:
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc

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