Inhoudsopgave
Hoe werkt diarree remmer?
Loperamide remt de bewegingen van de darmen en zorgt ervoor dat de anus beter sluit. De darminhoud blijft daardoor langer in de darmen en wordt steviger. Bovendien worden vocht en zouten beter opgenomen. Ook voelt u minder aandrang en kunt u uw ontlasting beter ophouden.
Hoe lang duurt het voordat Diarreeremmer werkt?
Antwoord van de apotheker over gebruik imodium Binnen halve dag moet effect merkbaar zijn. Werkingsduur van een capsule is ongeveer vier tot zes uur. Stop zodra de diarree over is of als de ontlasting vaster wordt. Lees voor meer informatie ook de pagina Gebruik Imodium.
When can I stop taking Lomotil for diarrhea?
Once your diarrhea starts to improve, your doctor may lower your dosage to as low as two tablets a day. You’ll stop taking Lomotil once your diarrhea is completely gone. If you’re taking Lomotil and your diarrhea doesn’t improve within 10 days, let your doctor know. They may have you stop using Lomotil and try another treatment.
Can you use Lomotil for IBS-D?
Lomotil appears to be best used as a short-term treatment for diarrhea. Due to the risk of dependency, Lomotil should only be used as an ongoing treatment with doctor supervision. As IBS-D is a chronic condition, it may be best to pursue alternative treatment options for diarrhea. Understand What You Can Do About IBS-Related Diarrhea
What should I know about Lomotil before taking it?
Do not take Lomotil for any diarrhea caused by a bacterial infection, such as C. diff, salmonella, or E coli or any other time you are experiencing fever or see blood in your bowel movements.
What should I do with leftover Lomotil?
If you no longer need to take Lomotil and have leftover medication, it’s important to dispose of it safely. This helps prevent others, including children and pets, from taking the drug by accident. It also helps keep the drug from harming the environment. The FDA website provides several useful tips on medication disposal.