- Approval Id
- af6c0cf5beb8c25f
- Drug Name
- IMODIUM CAPSULE 2 MG
- Product Name
- IMODIUM CAPSULE 2 MG
- Approval Number
- SIN06212P
- Approval Date
- 1991-05-08
- Registrant
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTE. LTD.
- Licence Holder
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTE. LTD.
- Drug Type
- Therapeutic
- Forensic Classification
- PHARMACY ONLY MEDICINES
- Dosage Form
- CAPSULE
- Dosage
- <p><strong>HOW TO TAKE IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE AND HOW MUCH</strong></p>
<p>The dose of IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE that you will need to take will depend on your age and the type of diarrhea.<br>
IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE is to be taken by mouth.<br>
You can take IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE at any time of day.<br>
The capsules should be taken with liquid.</p>
<p><strong>Capsules</strong><br>
<em><strong>Adults (including elderly)</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>For long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea, the right dose should be worked out with your doctor.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>But: Do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period!</strong><br>
<em><strong>Children aged 6 years and over</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>For long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea, the right dose should be worked out in consultation with your doctor.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>But: Never give more than the maximum recommended dose per day and per kilogram of your child’s weight!</strong></p>
<img src="/TGIF/Imodium-Table1_140122.png" alt="Imodium Dosage Table 1" /><br><br>
<p>If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.</p>
- Route Of Administration
- ORAL
- Indication Info
- <p><strong>WHAT IS IMODIUM® FOR</strong></p>
<p>IMODIUM® is used to treat diarrhea. IMODIUM® makes the stools more solid and less frequent.<br>
You can take IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE for <strong>sudden (acute) diarrhea or long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea.</strong><br>
You may also be given IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE if you have part of your intestines removed, as this often cause diarrhea.</p>
- Contraindications
- <p><strong>WHEN NOT TO TAKE IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE</strong></p>
<p>Do not give IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE to <strong>children under 2 years.</strong><br>
Do not use IMODIUM® 2MG CAPSULE:</p>
<ul>
<li>If there is <strong>blood in your stools</strong> or you have a <strong>high temperature;</strong></li>
<li>If you have <strong>inflammation of the lower bowel</strong> (for example, ulcerative colitis or pseudomembranous colitis as a result of using antibiotics);</li>
<li>If your doctor has told you that you have a condition where slowing of the intestine should be avoided, for example, if you are <strong>constipated</strong> or your <strong>abdomen is swollen;</strong></li>
<li>If you know you <strong>are allergic (hypersensitive)</strong> to loperamide HCl or one of the other ingredients.</li>
</ul>
<p>If in doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.</p>
- Atc Code
- A07DA03
- Atc Item Name
- loperamide
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTE. LTD.
- Company Detail Path
- /organization/johnson-and-johnson-pte-ltd
