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Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief
loperamide/ simethicone
Uses .
- [ loperamide ]
- opioid agonist for treating diarrhea
- [ simethicone ]
- silicone-based antifoaming agent for relieving gas
Dosing .
Special Note
- [ dosing stratification ]
- Info: weight-based dosing preferred over age-based dosing
48-59 lb or 6-8 yo
- [ oral tablet ]
- Dose: 1 tab PO x1, then 1/2 tab PO after each loose stool; Max: 2 tabs/24h; Info: give 1h before or 2h after meals
60-95 lbs or 9-11 yo
- [ oral tablet ]
- Dose: 1 tab PO x1, then 1/2 tab PO after each loose stool; Max: 3 tabs/24h; Info: give 1h before or 2h after meals
12 yo and older
- [ oral tablet ]
- Dose: 2 tabs PO x1, then 1 tab PO after each loose stool; Max: 4 tabs/24h; Info: give 1h before or 2h after meals
renal considerations
- [ loperamide; simethicone ]
- renal impairment: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic considerations
- [ loperamide; simethicone ]
- not defined