Buy Imodium Online

Active Ingredients:

• Loperamide

What should you know about the Imodium therapeutic effects?

Imodium contains the active ingredient Loperamide which belongs to a group of anti diarrheal preparations. Anti diarrheal effect of Imodium is associated with binding to opioid receptors in the intestinal wall and interferes with the release of acetylcholine and prostoglandins. Imodium lowers peristalsis and increases the peristalsis and tonicity of the anal sphincter, reduces incontinence of the fecal matters and urges to defecation.

When is the drug prescribed?

• Imodium is approved for the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea

In which cases you must be cautious or completely discontinue the drug?

• Acute dysenteria and other digestive system infections(caused by Salmonell, Shigella, Campylobacter)
• Intestinal obstruction
• Diverticulitis
• Acute ulcerous colitis
• Pseudomembranous enterocolitis (diarrhea caused by the application of antibiotics)
• First trimester of pregnancy
• Lactation period
• Children under 6 years of age
• Increased sensitivity to loperamide or other components of the medication

The medication should be used with caution in liver failure

Which undesirable side effects may be caused by the drug?

The Imodium adverse effects include:

• Digestive system: constipation, flatulence, intestinal colic, pain or discomfort in the stomach, nausea, dry mouth, in very cases- intestinal obstruction.
• CNS and peripheral nervous system: fatigability, drowsiness, dizziness.

• Metabolism: hypovolemia, decreased amount of electrolytes
• Allergic reactions: skin rash
• Other: sense of burning or stinging in the tongue, urine retention.

If any of the above apply to you please contact your doctor immediately. Some of the rare occurring side effects may not be included here. For any other risks associated with Imodium contact your health care provider.

Possible interactions between Imodium and other drugs, supplements and vitamins:

• Anti arrhythmic medicines(quinidine)
• Anti-viral drugs(ritonavir)

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the above mentioned preparations or any other drugs, food supplements or vitamins as they may alter the effectiveness and increase the possibility of adverse effects occurrence when using Imodium.

Warning:

• The preparation should not be used for conditions other then stated by the drug manufacturer.
• If the preparation is intended to be used in children consult your health care provider for other unique contradictions and cautions which may apply to the case.

Keep the drug as well as any other disposable material out of the reach of children.