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Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium among others,[1] is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea.[2] It is often used for this purpose in gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and short bowel syndrome.[2] It is not recommended for those with blood in the stool.[2] The medication is taken by mouth.[2
Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium among others,[1] is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea.[2] It is often used for this purpose in gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and short bowel syndrome.[2] It is not recommended for those with blood in the stool.[2] The medication is taken by mouth.[2
