Imotil 2 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Imotil 2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. ...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Imotil 2 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Imotil 2 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Imotil 2 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Imotil 2 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Imotil 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Imotil 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Imotil 2mg Capsule
Introduction
Imotil 2 is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood).
Imotil 2 is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for a...
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Uses of Imotil 2
Diarrhea
Side effects of Imotil 2
Common
Constipation
Nausea
Headache
Stomach pain
How to use Imotil 2
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Imotil 2 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Imotil 2 works
Imotil 2 is an anti-diarrhoeal medication. It works by slowing down the contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents pass through it. This allows more time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients, making the stool...
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Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Imotil 2 for the treatment of diarrhea.
Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids to help keep you hydrated.
Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.
Do not use Imotil 2 if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Imotil 2 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Stop taking the medication as soon as your symptoms are relieved.
Brief Description
Indication
Diarrhea
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Acute Diarrhea
4 mg initially, then 2 mg after each loose stool; not to exceed 16 mg/day (8 mg/day for self-medication); discontinue if no improvemen...
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Child Dose
Acute Diarrhea
First Day of Treatment
2-6 years (13-20 kg): 1 mg q8hr PO
6-8 years: (20-30 kg): 2 mg q12hr PO
8-12 years (>30 kg): 2 mg q8hr PO
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Contraindication
Conditions when inhibition of peristalsis is undesirable (e.g. ileus or megacolon); antibiotic induced colitis; active inflammatory bowel disease; if ...
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Mode of Action
Loperamide inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by acting directly on intestinal wall muscles. It also reduces faecal volume, increases visc...
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Precaution
Concomitant specific therapy must be given in those with infectious diarrhoea; hepatic dysfunction; infants; pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Not k...
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