Symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea. In patients with an ileal fistula, it can be used to reduce the number and volume of stools and increase their consistency.
Imodium is an oral anti-diarrheal preparation. It reduces intestinal peristalsis, extends the time it takes for food to pass through the intestines. It increases the resting tone of the anal sphincter, while reducing the immediate need to defecate (stool pressure).
Place the tablet on the tongue, wait for it to dissolve and swallow with saliva. The tablet does not require liquid to be washed down. Adults and children over 6 years of age acute diarrhea - initially 2 tablets a day for adults and 1 tablet a day for children, then 1 tablet after each free stool. Chronic diarrhea - initially 2 tablets a day for adults and 1 tablet a day for children, this dose should be used until 1-2 normal stools a day are obtained. The maximum dose in acute and chronic diarrhea is 8 tablets a day for adults. In children, the dose must be adjusted to the body weight: 3 tablets per 20 kg body weight. Do not use in children under 6 years of age. If acute diarrhea does not subside after two days of using the preparation, consult a doctor.
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg. The other ingredients are: gelatin, mannitol, aspartame, mint flavor, sodium bicarbonate