Generic: 2 mg Liquid, Oral, as hydrochloride: Imodium A-D: 1 mg/7
Take 4 teaspoonfuls (20 mL) after the first loose bowel movement and 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) after each subsequent loose bowel movement but no more than 8
Loperamide comes as a tablet, capsule, and as a suspension or solution (liquid) to take by mouth
For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 4 mg (2 tablets) after the first loose bowel movement, and 2 mg (1 tablet) after each loose bowel movement after the first dose has been taken
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2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; A human abuse potential study of loperamide hydrochloride at single doses up to 60 mg (3
As loperamide hydrochloride oral solution: Initially, 4-8 mg daily in divided doses, may be adjusted depending on response
Loperamide is contraindicated in patients aged 2 years; when lonafarnib is coadministered with loperamide, do not exceed loperamide 1 mg qDay when first coadministered; slowly increase loperamide dosage with caution in accordance with its approved product labeling
Generic name: Loperamide Capsules and Tablets [ loe-PER-a-mide ] Brand name: Imodium
Uses
In children, dosage is also based on age and weight
The daily dose, however should not exceed 8 capsules for adults, for children 4-6 capsules according to age
Adults should not use more than 8 milligrams in 24 hours if self-treating, or 16 milligrams in 24 hours if under a doctor's direction Adults: The recommended initial dose is 4 mg (two capsules) followed by 2 mg (one capsule) after each unformed stool until diarrhea is controlled, after which the dosage of IMODIUM® should be reduced to meet individual requirements
As loperamide hydrochloride oral solution: Initially, 4-8 mg daily in divided doses, may be adjusted depending on response
inhibited, P-gp-mediated transport inhibited, additive effects) clofazimine
A human abuse potential study of loperamide hydrochloride at single doses up to 60 mg (3