How many Imodium come in a box?

Imodium AD Caplets, 24 CT.

What is the difference between Imodium and Imodium A-D?

Imodium A-D, which contains the active drug loperamide, is available as a generic drug. Generic loperamide is available as a prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief, which contains the active drugs loperamide and simethicone, is also available as a generic drug.

Do they still sell Imodium A-D?

It is sold under the OTC brand name Imodium A-D, as store brands, and as generics. If you are using OTC loperamide and your diarrhea lasts more than 2 days, stop taking the medicine and contact your health care professional.

Is Imodium AD safe?

Imodium is a safe medication for most people. However, it should be used carefully. And in some cases, it should be avoided.

Why is Imodium not sold in bottles?

The FDA is requesting that manufacturers of loperamide abide by new packaging regulations. These regulations would lower the total amount of the drug in a single package, making it more appropriate for short-term rather than long-term use.

Does Imodium AD interact with any medications?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: pramlintide, recent/current antibiotic use, drugs that can cause constipation (including anticholinergics such as belladonna/scopolamine, antispasmodics such as glycopyrrolate/oxybutynin, potent opioid pain medicines such as morphine, certain antihistamines such …

Why is lomotil banned?

Why is Lomotil banned? Lomotil is not a banned drug. However, it is a Schedule V controlled substance as classified by the DEA. This means that there is a potential for misuse and abuse when using this drug.

What is the strongest anti-diarrhea medicine?

1. Loperamide. Loperamide is one of the best-known anti-diarrheal medicines. It slows down the digestive process in your bowels, which allows food to stay in your system for a longer period of time.

Is Imodium bad for your liver?

Loperamide is synthetic opioid that primarily affects opiate receptors in the intestine and is used to treat diarrhea. Loperamide has not been linked to serum enzyme elevations during therapy or to clinically apparent liver injury.

What is Imodium A-D diarrhea caplets?

IMODIUM A-D Diarrhea Caplets are the fastest single ingredient OTC anti-diarrheal, allowing you to get back to doing the things you love. This product helps control the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea. • find right dose on chart.

What is in a caplet of diarrhea medicine?

Each caplet of diarrhea medicine contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride for acute diarrhea relief and 125 mg of simethicone to help treat symptoms associated with gas-related abdominal discomfort including bloating, pressure, gas and cramps

What is Imodium A-D liquid for children?

Take comfort in knowing that IMODIUM ® A-D Liquid for use in children is the only over-the-counter brand anti-diarrheal that’s FDA-approved for children ages 6 and up. It’s the only medicine that treats diarrhea along with the symptoms of gas, bloating, cramps and pressure. It works faster than Loperamide alone.

Why choose Imodium ® products?

IMODIUM ® products have been helping diarrhea sufferers for over 35 years. There are different IMODIUM ® products available to choose from to help treat your symptoms. For example, you might have gas, cramps or bloating accompanying your diarrhea symptoms. IMODIUM ® Multi-Symptom Relief can relieve diarrhea and your other symptoms.