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Loperamide (loperamide HCl)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: See also Warning section. This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut.

This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have had an ileostomy. It is also used to treat ongoing diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease.

Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor.

Generic name: loperamide HCl
Pronunciation: (low-PAIR-uh-mide)

Reference product & biosimilars

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Loperamide:

  • Diarrhea
  • Diarrhea Secondary To Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Traveler's Diarrhea

Also known as: Diarrhea Due To Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Diarrhea Secondary To Ibd.

Dosing

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data