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What Is The Difference Between Imodium And Lomotil?
I have a j pouch and have found that taking Imodium isn t always effective in stopping diarrhea. My doctor told me to take lomotil. Pre Surgery I always used lomotil for as uc . I just want to know the difference in the way they chemically react in a person s body
No difference. May be quality of manufacturing process differ by both manufacturers.
But this medicine, if taken indiscriminately, may cause Intestinal paralysis also.
Herb Aegal marmelops or stone apple ( Called Bilva or Bael in Ayurveda) should be used instead if you need lomotil again n again. It's an absorbant and astringent.
Hope it will guide you to remain safe while managing small things.
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What Is The Difference Between Imodium And Lomotil?
No difference. May be quality of manufacturing process differ by both manufacturers. But this medicine, if taken indiscriminately, may cause Intestinal paralysis also. Herb Aegal marmelops or stone apple ( Called Bilva or Bael in Ayurveda) should be used instead if you need lomotil again n again. It s an absorbant and astringent. Hope it will guide you to remain safe while managing small things.