Description and Brand Names

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US Brand Name

  1. Diamode
  2. Imodium
  3. Imodium A-D
  4. Imogen
  5. Imotil
  6. Imperim
  7. Kaodene A-D
  8. Kao-Paverin Caps

Descriptions


Loperamide is a medicine used along with other measures to treat diarrhea. Loperamide helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

In the U.S., loperamide capsules are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Liquid
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Solution
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled
  • Suspension

Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 01, 2014

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