Interactions Summary of Use during Lactation Use of loperamide during breastfeeding is unlikely to affect the infant
Loperamide may be excreted into breast milk
However, elderly patients are more likely to have heart rhythm problems, which may require caution in patients receiving loperamide
It includes information on the levels of such
Nonprescription (over-the-counter) loperamide usually is taken immediately after
Conclusion: Maternal use of loperamide in early pregnancy may be associated with a moderate risk increase for a malformation in the infant
Loperamide (Imodium A-D) is used to stop diarrhea, including traveler's diarrhea
Most mothers employed a mixture of infant feeding methods
Loperamide is a popular and effective agent for the treatment of diarrhea (“traveler's diarrhea”) and associated symptoms
1 mg/kg only after each unformed stool; do not exceed total daily dosage recommended for initial 24 hours
Loperamide is used to control and relieve the symptoms of acute diarrhea
It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant
Serious cardiovascular events (such as QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, and cardiac arrest), including fatalities, have been reported in association with large overdoses of loperamide
Prospective, controlled, multicentre study It is an essential source of nutrients for infants, containing water, fat, proteins, and lactose
5 mL susp
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Preferred medication: Loperamide (Immodium), over-the-counter; Motion Sickness
Eur J Clin Pharmacol
Since your baby’s brain development continues till the end of pregnancy, it may be possible that taking loperamide at any stage causes behavioral or learning issues in your child
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting loperamide
Always consult your physician
The use of over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium) to treat mild diarrhea in breastfeeding mothers is controversial
Infant salicylate intake is estimated to be less than 1% of the maternal dose when both drug and metabolite are considered