Regulatory Information
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTE. LTD.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTE. LTD.
Therapeutic
Pharmacy Only
Formulation Information
CAPSULE
**HOW TO TAKE IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE AND HOW MUCH** The dose of IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE that you will need to take will depend on your age and the type of diarrhea. IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE is to be taken by mouth. You can take IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE at any time of day. The capsules should be taken with liquid. **Capsules** _**Adults (including elderly)**_ - For sudden (acute) diarrhea, take 2 capsules at once, then take 1 capsule after every loose stool. If you have a solid or hard stool, or if you go for 24 hours without a bowel movement, do not take any more capsules. - For long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea, the right dose should be worked out with your doctor. **But: Do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period!** _**Children aged 6 years and over**_ - For sudden (acute) diarrhea, take 1 capsule to begin with, then 1 capsule after each loose stool. If the child has a solid or hard stool or goes for 24 hours without a bowel movement, do not give any more capsules. - For long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea, the right dose should be worked out in consultation with your doctor. **But: Never give more than the maximum recommended dose per day and per kilogram of your child’s weight!**  If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
ORAL
Medical Information
**WHAT IS IMODIUM® FOR** IMODIUM® is used to treat diarrhea. IMODIUM® makes the stools more solid and less frequent. You can take IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE for **sudden (acute) diarrhea or long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea.** You may also be given IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE if you have part of your intestines removed, as this often causes diarrhea.
**WHEN NOT TO TAKE IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE** Do not give IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE to **children under 2 years.** Do not use IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE: - If there is **blood in your stools** or you have a **high temperature**; - If you have **inflammation of the lower bowel** (for example, ulcerative colitis or pseudomembranous colitis as a result of using antibiotics); - If your doctor has told you that you have a condition where slowing of the intestine should be avoided, for example, if you are **constipated** or your **abdomen is swollen**; - If you know you **are allergic (hypersensitive)** to loperamide HCl or one of the other ingredients. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
A07DA03
loperamide
Manufacturer Information
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTE. LTD.
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA NV
JNTL Consumer Health (France) SAS
Active Ingredients
Documents
Patient Information Leaflets
Imodium PIL.pdf
Approved: January 14, 2022