{"id":14225,"date":"2021-09-27T07:19:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T07:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=14225"},"modified":"2021-10-18T07:59:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T07:59:57","slug":"imodium-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/imodium-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"Imodium Plus &#8211; Loperamide hydrochloride, dimethicone uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2 mg \/125 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>loperamide hydrochloride, dimethicone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Imodium Plus is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets contain two active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loperamide hydrochloride, which reduces diarrhea by normalizing excessive bowel movements and which also facilitates the absorption of water and salts from the intestine.<\/li><li>Dimethicone, which dissolves the gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract that cause stomach cramps and bloating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Imodium Plus tablets are used in adults and adolescents over the age of 12, to treat temporary diarrhea when the diarrhea is associated with stomach cramps, bloating, and flatulence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Imodium Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Imodium Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>to children under 12 years.<\/li><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loperamide hydrochloride, dimethicone or any of the other ingredients of the tablets (see section 6).<\/li><li>if you have a fever (above 38 \u00b0 C) or blood in your stools.<\/li><li>if you have a&nbsp;relapse&nbsp;of an&nbsp;inflammatory&nbsp;bowel disease such as&nbsp;ulcerative colitis&nbsp;.<\/li><li>if you have severe diarrhea after using&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;.<\/li><li>if you are constipated or if your stomach appears to be swollen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Imodium Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Imodium Plus only treats the symptoms of diarrhea.&nbsp;In some cases, the cause of your diarrhea may require treatment.&nbsp;If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor.&nbsp;If you have severe diarrhea, your body loses more fluid, sugar and salts than normal.&nbsp;You need to compensate for the fluid loss by drinking more than you normally do.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacy staff about preparations that replace sugar and salts.<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;AIDS&nbsp;and your stomach swells, stop taking the tablets immediately and contact a doctor.<\/li><li>If you have liver disease, you should consult your doctor before starting treatment with the tablets.&nbsp;Some of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be more troublesome.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take this medicine for anything other than its intended use (see section 1) and never take more than the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(see section 3).&nbsp;Severe heart problems (with symptoms such as fast or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active substance in Imodium Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of temporary diarrhea, the symptoms usually stop within 2 days.&nbsp;If symptoms persist after that period, discontinue treatment and consult a physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important information about some of the ingredients of Imodium Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Imodium Plus tablet contains less than 0.026 mg of benzyl alcohol.&nbsp;Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions.&nbsp;If you have or have had liver or kidney problems or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.&nbsp;Large amounts of benzyl alcohol can be stored in the body and cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(metabolic&nbsp;acidosis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 0.00044 mg of alcohol (&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;) in each tablet.&nbsp;The low amount of alcohol in this medicine does not produce any noticeable effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains maltodextrin which contains&nbsp;glucose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children under 12 years of age should not take Imodium Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Imodium Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>quinidine&nbsp;(used to treat heart rhythm disorders and&nbsp;malaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>itraconazole or&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;(&nbsp;antifungal&nbsp;)<\/li><li>gemfibrozil (used to treat high&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;)<\/li><li>ritonavir (used to treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and&nbsp;AIDS&nbsp;)<\/li><li>desmopressin (used to control thirst and urine output in patients with&nbsp;diabetes insipidus&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, as Imodium Plus may&nbsp;interact&nbsp;with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding: Imodium Plus is not recommended if you are breastfeeding.&nbsp;Small amounts of the drug may pass into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine may make you feel dizzy, tired, or drowsy.&nbsp;If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Imodium Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or according to the instructions of your pharmacist.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to a pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swallow the tablets whole with water.<\/li><li>For&nbsp;oral&nbsp;use&nbsp;only&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Do not use more than the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for adults over 18 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow 2 tablets to begin with.&nbsp;Then take 1 tablet after each loose stool (bowel movement).&nbsp;Take a maximum of 4 tablets per day.&nbsp;If the symptoms do not stop after 2 days, stop taking the tablets and consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow 1 tablet to begin with.&nbsp;Then take 1 tablet after each loose stool (bowel movement).&nbsp;Take a maximum of 4 tablets per day.&nbsp;If the symptoms do not stop after 2 days, stop taking the tablets and consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents under 12 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give Imodium Plus tablets to children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Imodium Plus than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take more Imodium Plus then you should contact your doctor or hospital immediately for advice.&nbsp;Symptoms may include increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, changes in a heartbeat (these symptoms can potentially have serious, life-threatening consequences), muscle stiffness, uncoordinated movements, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, or poor breathing.&nbsp;You may become dry in the mouth or have reduced&nbsp;pupils.&nbsp;You may have a stomach ache, feel sick or vomit or become constipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children react more strongly than adults to large amounts of Imodium Plus.&nbsp;Contact a doctor immediately if a child has ingested too much of the medicine or has any of the above symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child inhaled the medicine accidentally contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Imodium Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take one tablet after the next loose stool (bowel movement).&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor immediately if you get any of the following<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions including swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, inexplicable wheezing when breathing, shortness of breath that may be accompanied by skin rash or hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor if you get any of the following<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty throwing water.<\/li><li>Severe abdominal pain, bulging or swollen stomach or fever which may be a sign of blocked or enlarged bowel.<\/li><li>Severe constipation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may also occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headache, nausea, taste changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, constipation, vomiting, indigestion, flatulence,&nbsp;dry mouth, rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unconsciousness or decreased level of consciousness, small&nbsp;pupils, a skin rash that can lead to severe blistering and skin detachment, hives,&nbsp;itching, fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Imodium Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are loperamide hydrochloride (2 mg per tablet) and simethicone (measured as 125 mg dimethicone per tablet).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are calcium hydrogen phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, acesulfame potassium,&nbsp;synthetic&nbsp;vanilla flavor (containing propylene glycol, maltodextrin,&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;and benzyl alcohol), sodium starch glycolate (Type A) and stearic acid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are white, capsule-shaped, and marked with \u201cIMO\u201d on one side, the other side is marked with \u201c2\u201d and \u201c125\u201d with a line in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pack contains: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18 or 20 tablets in blister cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janssen-Cilag SPA, Via C. Janssen, Borgo San Michele, 04100 Latina, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>or<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janssen-Cilag &#8211; Val de Reuil, Domaine de Maigremont, 27100 Val de Reuil, France.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 mg \/125 mg tablets<br \/>\nloperamide hydrochloride, dimethicone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,12116],"tags":[13005,12973,5539,13000,5541,5542,13001,13004,5527,13006,13003,13002,5528,12999],"class_list":["post-14225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-i","tag-benefits-of-imodium-plus","tag-benefits-of-loperamide-hydrochloride","tag-dimethicone","tag-dimethicone-is-used-for","tag-dimethicone-side-effects","tag-dimethicone-tablet","tag-imodium-plus","tag-imodium-plus-tablet","tag-loperamide-hydrochloride","tag-side-effects-of-imodium-plus","tag-what-imodium-plus-is-used-for","tag-what-is-imodium-plus","tag-what-is-loperamide-hydrochloride","tag-what-loperamide-hydrochloride"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14225"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14990,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14225\/revisions\/14990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}