Does Imodium expire?

Does Imodium expire?

Do not use IMODIUM after the expiry date (month and year) printed on the pack. If you take IMODIUM after the expiry date it may not work.

What is the half-life of Imodium?

The reported half-life of loperamide is 9–13 hours with typical dosages, but there are rare reports of half-lives extending to 40.9 hours with 16 mg dosages in healthy volunteers [17,18].

Does Imodium have to be refrigerated?

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze. Stop taking Imodium A-D and call your doctor if you still have diarrhea after 2 days of treatment, or if you also have stomach bloating.

Should I take Imodium if I have diarrhea?

Here’s what to do if you get diarrhea: Take IMODIUM™ straight after your first bout – it can relieve diarrhea in just one hour so your body can start to recover sooner. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and/or taking a rehydration treatment. Avoid fizzy drinks and rich or spicy foods.

Can stress cause green stool?

Can green poop be caused by stress? Generally, no, green poop is not due to stress. It is most often due to eating leafy green vegetables, green food coloring, or green foods. However, it can also be due to increased gut motility (speed).

Is green diarrhea a sign of infection?

Certain infections, like those caused by the bacterium Salmonella or the parasite Giardia, can also cause green stool. But other symptoms — including severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever — are common with these illnesses.

Is green diarrhea bad?

All shades of brown and even green are considered normal. Only rarely does stool color indicate a potentially serious intestinal condition. Stool color is generally influenced by what you eat as well as by the amount of bile — a yellow-green fluid that digests fats — in your stool.

When should I be concerned about green diarrhea?

When to Call a Doctor Call a doctor immediately if there is abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting along with the green diarrhea.

How do you fix green diarrhea?

In most cases, diarrhea can be treated at home and it will resolve itself in a few days. Drink plenty of fluids, and follow the “BRAT” diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) to help ease symptoms. Take care to ensure infants and children stay hydrated. Electrolyte solutions such as Pedialyte can be helpful.