The Imodium chewable tablet must be chewed before swallowing.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Take Imodium with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking loperamide, to keep from getting dehydrated.
Immodium A-D Liquid and New Immodium A-D Liquid contain two different strengths of loperamide. If you switch from using one brand to using the other, follow the dosing instructions carefully. Immodium A-D Liquid also contains a small amount of alcohol, but New Immodium A-D Liquid does not.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment, or if you also have stomach bloating.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.