Description Imodium (Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg) Active Ingredient: Loperamide HCl 2 mg. Form: Oral capsules. Quantity: 6 capsules per box. Indication: Provides effective relief from diarrhea, including traveler’s diarrhea. Mechanism of Action: Acts on mu-opioid receptors in the gut to slow down gut movement, leading to less watery stools and decreased frequency of bowel movements. Dosage: For adults, the initial dose is 4 mg after the first loose stool, then 2 mg after each subsequent unformed stool. The maximum daily dose is 16 mg. Safety Information: Not for children under 2 years old. Consult a doctor before use if you have liver disease, a fever, mucus in the stools, or a heart rhythm disorder. Side effects: Constipation, Nausea, Dizziness and Headache.
