Imodium is a popular brand name of loperamide, used to treat diarrhea. Fast Facts:
- Controls diarrhea by decreasing colon motility
- An OTC frequently used for Travelers' Diarrhea and Irritable bowl syndrome
- Not advised for bloody stools
- Use in infants and children controversial
- Discovered by Jansen Pharma
- Common side effect is constipation
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Imodium.
Imodium Holistic Alternatives
MedlinePlus: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Alive: Beneficial Bilberry | Diarrhea
MotherNature.com: Diarrhea
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