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
Loperamide has not been studied during breastfeeding, but the loperamide prodrug, loperamide oxide, has been studied in a dosage of 2 doses of 4
Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about loperamide 1
Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended
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Loperamide, the active ingredient in the brand-name drug Imodium, is used to treat acute diarrhea and sometimes chronic diarrhea, and is considered safe for pregnant
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding
Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Loperamide safe in breastfeeding Loperamide hydrochloride while Breastfeeding Safe
Indiscriminate use for treatment of gastroenteritis is not justified
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Opioid drug derived from pethidine
WHO’s Oral Rehydration Solutions and Breastfeeding and over-the-counter medications
It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Most acute diarrheic disorders are self-limijted conditions
Loperamide Interactions
CAS Number: 53179-11-6
WHO’s Oral Rehydration Solutions and Loperamide hydrochloride while Breastfeeding Safe
Most acute diarrheic disorders are self-limijted conditions
Contraindicated for those children younger than 2 year old
CAS Number: 53179-11-6
WHO’s Oral Rehydration Solutions and Loperamide hydrochloride while Breastfeeding Safe
Most acute diarrheic disorders are self-limijted conditions
In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]
1 mg/kg only after each unformed stool; do not exceed total daily dosage recommended for initial 24 hours