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EspañolAnti-Diarrheal overview
BRAND NAMES:
Anti-Diarrheal, Anti-Diarrheal Loperamide Hydrochloride, Diamode, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Anti-Diarrheal, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Loperamide Hydrochloride, Good Sense Anti-Diarrheal, GoodSense Loperamide Hydrochloride, Health Mart Anti-Diarrheal, Imodium A-D, Kaodene A-D, Leader Anti-Diarrheal, QC Anti-Diarrheal, Sunmark Anti-Diarrheal, TopCare Anti-Diarrheal, TopCare Anti-Diarrheal, Anti-Diarrheal, Bismatrol, Diotame, Diotame InstyDose, Diotame Stomach Relief, Geri-Pectate, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Pink Bismuth, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Stomach Relief, Good Sense Stomach Relief, Health Mart Stomach Relief, Kaopectate, Leader Stomach Relief, Medi-First Pep-T-Med, Peptic Relief, Pepto Bismol Max
Generic Names:
Anti-Diarrheal
Uses:
Treats diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and upset stomach. This medicine contains a salicylate and is related to aspirin., Treats diarrhea and decreases the amount of drainage in patients who have ileostomies.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antidiarrheal, Gastrointestinal Agent, Antacid, Bismuth Containing, Antidiarrheal
Forms:
Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Liquid Filled Capsule, Tablet, Capsule, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth, By mouth
What form(s) does Anti-Diarrheal come in
Tablet
Chewable Tablet
Liquid
Liquid Filled Capsule
Tablet
Capsule
Liquid
What are common Anti-Diarrheal doses?
Box 6 Tablets
Box 12 Tablets
Box 24 Tablets
Bottle 12 Tablets
Bottle 24 Tablets
Bottle 96 Tablets
Common Anti-Diarrheal prescriptions
Anti-Diarrheal
12 tablets bottleAnti-Diarrheal
24 tablets bottleAnti-Diarrheal
96 tablets bottleAnti-Diarrheal
12 tablets boxAnti-Diarrheal
24 tablets box
How to take Anti-Diarrheal
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Drink plenty of water while using this medicine.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Drink plenty of water while using this medicine.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet thoroughly before you swallow it. You may also let the tablet melt slowly in your mouth.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
This medicine is not for long-term use.
Tablet: Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Liquid: Shake well before use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
The liquid medicine may be kept in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet thoroughly before you swallow it. You may also let the tablet melt slowly in your mouth.
The liquid medicine may be kept in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Tablet: Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
This medicine is not for long-term use.
Liquid: Shake well before use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
What to do if you miss a dose of Anti-Diarrheal
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to use your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Anti-Diarrheal contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to loperamide, or if you have stomach or bowel problems (including dysentery, enterocolitis caused by bacteria, pseudomembranous colitis, stomach pain without diarrhea, ulcerative colitis).
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to bismuth or to salicylates, or if you have a stomach ulcer or any kind of bleeding problem.
Anti-Diarrheal warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, HIV or AIDS, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problem (including QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, ventricular arrhythmias)Increased risk for stomach or bowel problems (including ileus, megacolon, toxic megacolon)
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, gout, arthritis, or bloody or black stools.
Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager who has chicken pox or symptoms of a virus or the flu, unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome.
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. If you still have diarrhea after you have been using this medicine for 2 days, stop using it and call your doctor.
Your tongue or stools may become dark when you use this medicine. This is only temporary and will not hurt you. Ask your doctor about this if you have any concerns.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Anti-Diarrheal interactions
Do not use this medicine if you are also using another salicylate medicine, such as aspirin.
Some medicines can affect how bismuth works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Arthritis medicineBlood thinner medicine, such as warfarinDiabetes medicineGout medicine
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. If you still have diarrhea after you have been using this medicine for 2 days, stop using it and call your doctor.
Your tongue or stools may become dark when you use this medicine. This is only temporary and will not hurt you. Ask your doctor about this if you have any concerns.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Some medicines can affect how loperamide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Gemfibrozil, itraconazole, levomethadyl acetate, methadone, pentamidine, ritonavir, saquinavirAntibiotics (including moxifloxacin)Medicine for heart rhythm problems (including amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)Medicine to treat mental illness (including chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thioridazine, ziprasidone)
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any antibiotic drug.
Loperamide solution (liquid) contains alcohol.
If you are still having diarrhea after using this medicine for 2 days, call your doctor.
Anti-Diarrheal side effects
Serious Side Effects
Rectal bleeding, blood or mucus in your stools
Ringing in your ears, or changes in your hearing
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Behavior changes along with nausea and vomiting (in children or teenagers)
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Bloating, blood in the stools, constipation, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
Changes in vision, such as trouble focusing
Drowsiness or dizziness
Less Serious Side Effects
Dizziness
Changes in vision, such as trouble focusing
Dry mouth
Drowsiness or dizziness
Loss of appetite