Loperamide and Simethicone
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Imodium? Multi-Symptom Relief [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Imodium? Advanced Multi-Symptom
Uses
- It is used to treat loose stools (diarrhea).
- It is used to ease too much gas in the stomach.
- Loperamide slows movement in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract by letting more water get into it..
- Simethicone eases the pressure caused by gas.
Dosing
How to take
- Follow what your doctor has told you to do.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Chewable tablet may be crushed and mixed with food or chewed. Do not swallow it whole.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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