Loperamide Immodium

The description of Loperamide Immodium

Product - Loperamide Immodium Company that manufactures - Janssen Consumer Demand - Loperamide Immodium is used to treat diarrhea including traveler's diarrhea. It works by slowing down the movement of water and chemicals through the bowel. It is also used to reduce the amount of stool in patients who have an ileostomy. Similar Brands - Other brands and versions of this product include Immodium - AD, Kaopectate, Kao-Pavarin, Maalox anti-diarrheal and Immodium AD EZ chews Miscellaneous Information - Do not take this medication if you are having stools that are black, tarry or bloody or if your diarrhea comes from taking an antibiotic. This medication is available over the counter without a prescription. When a person is suffering from diarrhea, they often suffer from a loss of fluids and elctrolytes in their body.

It is important to keep fluids and electrlytes replaced to avoid serious medical complications. There are many myths associated with diarrhea and its treatment that need to be undeerstood. Many people believe that diarrhea is a sign that there is a bug in their system that needs to run its course. While it is important to realize that most bouts of diarrhea are caused by a virus, it is not always the body's respone to an infection. Sometimes diarrhea is just the result of a digestive upset from over-indulgence or eating something that disagreed with you.

Another myth is that the body will become addicted to Immodium. If used as directed, there are no indications that Loperamide Immodium is addictive in any way. Before taking an antdiarrheal medication, you should consult with your health care provider and let him know if you have a history of any of the following: liver disease, fever, bacterial food poisoning, colitis, bloody or black stools, are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, have severe abdominal pain or swelling or you are breast feeding.