LOPERAMIDE


 

LOPERAMIDE Drug Information

Drug Name: LOPERAMIDE

LOPERAMIDE DESCRIPTION:
LOPERAMIDE - ORAL CAPSULE, TABLET (low-PAIR-uh-mide)

COMMON LOPERAMIDE BRAND NAME(S):
Imodium, Kaopectate 1-D, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control

LOPERAMIDE SIDE EFFECTS:
Stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Tell your doctor immediately if you have this unlikely but serious side effect: stomach pain. An allergic reaction to LOPERAMIDE is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Sy