Safety during pregnancy and nursing has not been established.
Imodium® may be used for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea in dogs under some circumstances. The use of Imodium® in cats is controversial due to potential side effects. Extra-label use in veterinary species.
Diarrhea in dogs and reduction of gut motility in rabbits and rodents. Use for the treatment of diarrhea in cats is controversial.
Loperamide decreases diarrhea by slowing gut motility so that the gastrointestinal contents move through the intestines more slowly.
Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, out of reach of pets and children.
If a dose is missed, continue with the next dosage at the scheduled time. Do not give two doses at once.
Vomiting, lethargy, weight loss, excess salivation (drooling), and neurologic system depression may occur with an overdose. Herding breeds may be at higher risk for overdose due to a genetic mutation. If an overdose is known or suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.
Amiodarone, carvedilol, propofol, progesterone, midazolam, ketamine, imipramine, propranolol, metoprolol, erythromycin, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, medetomidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, quindine, tamoxifen, and verapamil may all interact with Imodium®.
Use with extreme caution in dogs with hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease, kidney disease, debilitated patients, herding breeds or dogs with MDR-1 gene mutations, and dogs under 10 kilograms of body
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