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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Imodium (Loperamide)
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Product Details
Description
Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) is used to manage and relieve acute nonspecific diarrhea in patients who are at least 2 years of age. It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea in adults who have inflammatory bowel disease. Immodium is also used to decrease the volume of discharge from ileostomies.
Imodium comes in 2 mg oral capsules.
Generic Imodium is loperamide hydrochloride.
Directions
Use Imodium as directed by your doctor. Contact your doctor or pharmacy if you have any questions or concerns.
The Imodium dose depends on the condition being treated. In pediatric patients, the recommended dose depends on age and weight. Your doctor can recommend an appropriate dose for you.
Ingredients
Loperamide hydrochloride is the active ingredient in Imodium pills. Inactive ingredients include lactose, cornstarch, talc, magnesium stearate, and FD&C Yellow No. 6.
Contraindications
Imodium should not be used in patients:
- Who are younger than 2 years of age
- Who have a known allergy to loperamide or to any of its ingredients or excipients
- With stomach pain without diarrhea
- With acute dysentery, which is characterized by bloody stools and a high fever
- With acute ulcerative colitis
- With bacterial enterocolitis
- With pseudomembranous colitis (e.g., Clostridium difficile) associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Cautions
Imodium contains the following Boxed Warnings:
- Using doses of Imodium that exceed recommended dosing is associated with Torsades de Pointes, cardiac arrest, and death.
- Imodium should not be given to patients younger than 2 years of age.
- Do not take doses of Imodium that are higher than the recommended dose due to the risk of serious cardiac adverse reactions.
- Before you start treatment with Imodium, talk to your doctor about:
- All the prescription and nonprescription medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your current health conditions and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Although they’re rare, allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock can occur.
- Imodium should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.
- If you are taking Imodium and have acute diarrhea that has not improved after 48 hours, contact your doctor.
- If you see blood in your stools, develop a fever, or have abdominal swelling, contact your doctor right away.
- Avoid driving, operating machinery, or participating in other hazardous activities until you know how Imodium affects you.
Side Effects
Constipation, dizziness, nausea, and stomach cramps are possible side effects of Imodium; however, other side effects may also occur. Call your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won’t resolve.
You can buy Imodium online at a competitive price and with a valid prescription from your doctor at Canada Pharmacy.
Reference:
- Imodium. USA: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.; 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 2082
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