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Suggest An OTC Medication For Lomotil

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Posted on Sat, 16 Apr 2016
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Question : I'm out of Lomotil. What OTC is best to give my daughter?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
loperamide could be used...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

you haven't mentioned her age (I suppose 36 years should be your age?) and what kind of problem she has. Loperamide is a potent antidiarrheal agent (Imodium is the brand name). There are capsules and liquid forms. Children should take the liquid forms to adjust the dosage. Please keep in mind that fever and bloody stool are contraindications for imodium and any antidiarrheal agent actually.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest An OTC Medication For Lomotil

Brief Answer: loperamide could be used... Detailed Answer: Hello, you haven't mentioned her age (I suppose 36 years should be your age?) and what kind of problem she has. Loperamide is a potent antidiarrheal agent (Imodium is the brand name). There are capsules and liquid forms. Children should take the liquid forms to adjust the dosage. Please keep in mind that fever and bloody stool are contraindications for imodium and any antidiarrheal agent actually. Kind Regards!