Medicine detail

Loperamide

Used for diarrhea symptoms when appropriate.

Antidiarrheal opioid receptor agonist Gastroenterology ID 79
What It Is Used For

Used for diarrhea symptoms when appropriate.

Active Ingredient

loperamide

Chemical Name

loperamide hydrochloride

Common Brands

Imodium, Diamode

Generic / Alternate Names

loperamide capsules, loperamide liquid

Tracking Note

Track stool frequency, fever/blood symptoms, dose count, and hydration.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Constipation

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Diarrhea

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Gastritis

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Nausea and Vomiting

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use

Bloating

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Constipation

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Diarrhea

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Gas

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Heartburn

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Indigestion

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Nausea

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Vomiting

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive symptom context

Abdominal pain

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Pain symptom context