Imodium 2mg #10

Imodium instruction manual

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The drug Imodium refers to the group of antidiarrheal agents and is prescribed to patients for the symptomatic treatment of acute digestive disorders.

Form of formulation and composition of the preparation

Imodium is available in the form of tablets and capsules for oral administration. Tablets are sold in blister packs of 10 pieces of 1-2 in a cardboard package, capsules in blisters of 6 pieces in a cardboard box with the attached detailed description.
The main active ingredient of the drug is loperamide hydrochloride - 2 mg in 1 tablet or capsule. As auxiliary components are: mannitol, gelatin, flavor, sodium bicarbonate.

Pharmacological properties of the drug

Imodium is a medicinal product with a pronounced antidiarrhoeal effect. After taking the drug inside, the therapeutic effect develops after 15-30 minutes and lasts up to 6 hours. Under the influence of loperamide, the motor activity of the smooth muscles of the intestines decreases, the release of acetylcholine and prostaglandin increases, which increases the duration of the movement of stool masses through the intestine. In addition, under the influence of the active active substance of the drug, the muscle tone of the anal sphincter increases.

Indications for use

The drug Imodium is prescribed to patients for the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea, as well as to persons with ileostomy for the purpose of stool correction.

Contraindications to use

Before taking the drug, the patient is recommended to study in detail the accompanying instructions, since Imodium capsules and tablets have a number of the following contraindications:
    Acute poisoning caused by salmonella, shigella, E. coli, dysentery;
    Acute intestinal obstruction or suspected of it;
    Ulcerative colitis in acute form;
    Diverticulosis;
    Diarrhea due to prolonged use of antibiotics;
    Age of children under 6;
    Individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
    The period of breastfeeding;
    1 trimester of pregnancy
This drug should be taken with extreme caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Dosing and Administration

The drug Imodium in the form of capsules and tablets is intended for oral administration. The tablet should be put under the tongue and keep in the mouth until completely dissolved, if necessary, drink with water. The preparation in the form of capsules is better not to open, immediately swallowing and squeezed with a sufficient amount of liquid. According to the instructions, adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 2 tablets or capsules once. With repeated liquid stools continue to take 1 tablet (capsule) of the drug after each evacuation of the intestine until the complete cessation of diarrhea. Children from 6 years are prescribed 1 Imodium tablet once, then 1 after each liquid stool until the state is normal.
To treat chronic diarrhea with a weak tone of the anal sphincter, adult patients are prescribed 2 capsules or Imodium tablets once a day. If necessary, increase the dose under the supervision of a doctor.
If after 12 hours from the beginning of therapy with the drug, diarrhea continues, then stop treatment and call a doctor immediately.

Application during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use the drug Imodium in the first trimester of pregnancy is contraindicated, because during this period all internal organs of the fetus are formed and laid, and the medicinal effect on the woman's organism can roughly break this process. In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, the use of the drug for the treatment of diarrhea is possible only if the expected benefit for the woman will be much higher than the possible risk for the unborn child. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
Since the active substance of Imodium can penetrate into breast milk, its use during breastfeeding is contraindicated. If it is necessary to treat this remedy, the question of stopping lactation should be resolved.

Side effects

The drug as a whole is well tolerated by patients, however, in some cases, the following side effects may occur:
    On the part of the digestive tract organs - constipation, increased gas formation, abdominal pain, intestinal spasms, nausea, vomiting, excessive dryness in the mouth, in rare cases, the development of intestinal obstruction;
    From the central nervous system - rapid fatigue, weakness, apathy, drowsiness, dizziness;
    Allergic reactions - a rash, itching of the skin, hyperemia, swelling of the mucous membranes.
In some cases, patients may develop tongue tingling and urinary retention.

An overdose of the drug

When ingesting large doses of the drug, the patient quickly develops signs of overdose, which are manifested by the following symptoms:
    Oppression of the central nervous system - confusion, violation of coordination of movements, drowsiness and apathy, weakness;
    Disturbance of respiratory function;
    Development of acute intestinal obstruction;
    Miosis.
Most often, overdose symptoms are observed in children. Treatment consists in an urgent rinsing of the stomach, inside the patient is given to take activated charcoal or other enterosorbents. If necessary, symptomatic therapy is performed, with respiratory depression, artificial ventilation is provided. Antidote of Imodium is naloxone, however it is effective only if after taking the drug inside it took no more than 3 hours. The patient should remain under the supervision of specialists for at least 2 days.

Interaction of the drug with other drugs

There is no data on the drug interaction of Imodium with other drugs, but if you are taking any medication against diarrhea, be sure to tell your doctor.

special instructions

With the development of constipation or discomfort in the abdomen, the drug should be discontinued immediately.
It is important to understand that diarrhea can be a consequence of an infectious disease that must be treated in a hospital and Imodium can only lubricate the clinical picture.
With diarrhea (especially in children) dehydration can quickly develop, therefore, symptomatic treatment aimed at replenishing fluid in the body should be prescribed.
If the feces have blood or mucus with pus, then treatment with Imodium is strictly prohibited.
In patients with AIDS, it is necessary to monitor the work of the intestine, at the first signs of bloating treatment is canceled.
Patients with violations of the liver function the drug is prescribed with extreme caution, and during the therapy they should remain under observation.
To maintain the body during the period of therapy, the patient should drink more liquid and maintain a diet.
During the treatment with the drug should avoid driving vehicles and management of complex mechanisms, since Imodium can slightly inhibit the work of the central nervous system.

Conditions of dispensing and storage of the drug

Imodium is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight on the package. The tablets are very fragile, so take them out of the blister carefully, without pressing on the foil.
The expiration date is indicated on the package, at the end of which the drug should be discarded.