imodium
Main ingredient: loperamide.
Imodium described
Imodium is an anti-diarrheal medication that is used by a large number of irritable bowel syndrome sufferers. The loperamide in Imodium - which may be available as a generic medication from your pharmacy - tackles diarrhea and prevent excessive bowel movements. Imodium also comes as a version which also contains the anti-gas medication simethicone.
What do the manufacturers say?
'When used as directed, an anti-diarrheal medication like Imodium is designed to return your intestinal system to normal. It works by giving your colon more time to absorb water in your stool, and by restoring normal contractions to the muscles in your small intestine so you have fewer bowel movements.'
What versions of Imodium are available?
- Imodium A-D is the basic Imodium product and contains loperamide alone. It is available as caplets or a mint-flavored liquid.
- Imodium multi-relief contains loperamide to control diarrhea plus simethicone to control gas and wind, and is available in caplets or as mint-flavored chewable tablets.
- Imodium EZ chews contain loperamide alone and comes as fast-dissolving chewable tablets.
- Imodium A-D for children is a children's version of the standard loperamide product.