Loperamide is an anti-diarrhoeal medication. It works by slowing down the
contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents
pass through it. This allows more time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients,
making the stools more solid and less frequent.

It is used to relieve the symptoms of diarrhea that start suddenly and lasts for a few
days. It is also used to treat long-term diarrhea associated with other diseases.
It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood).
Loperamide is also used in people who have undergone an ileostomy (an operation
that removed part of the bowel), to thicken your stool and reduce the amount of
output from your ileostomy.

 Common side effects of Loperamide
 Constipation,
 Nausea,
 Stomach cramp,
 Headache,
 Stomach pain
 Bloating
 Loss of appetite
 Paralytic ileus
 Allergic skin reaction
 Dizziness
 Dry mouth

 Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the
risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness,
nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. 

 This medicine is not recommended for use if you have stomach pain without
loose stools.
 This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from an
infected colon or infectious diarrhea/dysentery. 
 This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an episode of diarrhea
caused by antibiotic usage.