Need a summary list of facts about Imodium
Active ingredient
Who makes it?
Used for/Not recommended for
Side effects
Interactions
Who can/can't use it
How long can you use it?
How many people take it?
Anything else I should know?
Please include primary sources for the information (I love Wikipedia, but these are better:
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-11084-Imodium+Oral.aspx?drugid=11084&drugname=Imodium+Oral/
http://www.rxlist.com/imodium-drug.htm
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/lexicomp/loperamide.html?qt=loperamide&alt=sh
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682280.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR600859)
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M$4 Answers
Who makes it : McNeil-PPC
Used for : Controls symptoms of diarrhea
Avoid if : fever, bloody/black stools, history of liver disease
Side Effects : dehydration, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, fatigue
Interactions : There are minor and medium interaction issues with MANY drugs. I suggest you use my link below and do a search for the list. There are A LOT.
http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php
Who can/can't use : Any normally healthy human should be able to take the specified doses of this medication under proper medical supervision (this includes children under 2 yrs); however, you should avoid taking it if you are pregnant. If you are pregnant, discuss it with your doc.
How many people take it : I couldn't find a definite number, as the active ingredient is used in many products that control diarrhea.
Anything else :
I'm confused as to why you'd ask these things if you had already found so much information? :)
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M$Active ingredient: Loperamide
Who makes it? McNeil PPC
Used for/Not recommended for: Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's Diarrhea. Do not use if you have bloody or black stool.
Side effects: tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness
Interactions: antibiotics
Who can/can't use it: Not for children under 6 and women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
How long can you use it? It says not to use for diarrhea lasting more than 2 days.
How many people take it? Alright let me math this out. I have an article below with sales figures at 25 mil in 2006. That's for 2 yrs. At roughly $8 per box (Wal-mart prices) that's about 3,125,000 purchasers.
Anything else I should know? Here's a bonus Imodium bathroom locator:
http://www.imodium.com/page.jhtml?id=/imodium/include/3_5.inc
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