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Loperamide Hydrochloride

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

7 known interactions
2 brand names

Indications

  • Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea
  • Chronic diarrhoea
  • Faecal incontinence

+ 1 more indication in the full monograph

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

7 drug interactions identified for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

hydrochloride Not recommended for children under 12 years (in children)

Side Effects

CommonAngi
UncommonAngi
RareAngi

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Brand Names

Imodium(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Lopamide(IN)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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