Two studies of a total of around pregnant women taking loperamide did not show that they had a higher chance of having a pre term birth before 37 weeks , or a low birth weight baby weighing less than 2,g at birth. However, information from larger numbers of women is required before firm conclusions can be drawn.
No studies have investigated learning and behaviour in children who were exposed in the womb to loperamide. Taking loperamide during pregnancy is not expected to cause any problems that would require extra monitoring of your baby. We would not expect any increased risk to your baby if the father took loperamide before or around the time you became pregnant. If you have any questions regarding the information in this leaflet please discuss them with your health care provider.
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These are referred to as the background population risks. Some of the side effects are:. We strongly recommend you talk to a doctor for in-depth information about side-effects and how to combat them. If you were on loperamide before you got pregnant, and still feel the need to use it, consult your doctor before doing so. It is recommended that you do not proceed with the medication without their approval.
It is important to remember to avoid any risk of danger to you, your partner or your baby, that some precautions are taken before you consume loperamide, also known as Imodium, during pregnancy. It is commonly assumed that in limited doses and under the care of a doctor, loperamide will not harm your child.
There is no direct evidence that Imodium or loperamide can cause miscarriage. This could be caused by numerous other entities and considerations. It is best to consult your doctor before beginning the course of any medicament and keeping them in the loop when you are on the medicine so they can act quickly to possibly avoid the worse-case scenario.
Although there is no direct link between the pill and preterm birth, constipation and fevers are side effects of this drug and are also known causes for premature deliveries. Do not panic, however. Much like miscarriages, there is no direct evidence linking the weight of the baby or a still birth delivery and loperamide. If you fear that the treatment might cause any such harm, it is always best to communicate this to your doctor.
No, there is no link between learning or behavioural problems and loperamide, it is commonly assumed that the two are not interlinked. The first 12 weeks of your pregnancy are a critical time for your baby in terms of organ development.
Many doctors recommend avoiding all over-the-counter drugs during this time. Doing so can help to avoid birth defects and other serious problems that could arise from potentially harmful medications. Taking medications after 28 weeks is also discouraged, because they can impact your baby after birth.
Always tell your doctor what medications you take and find out if that choice is appropriate during your pregnancy. Pregnancy brings with it a laundry list of ailments and complaints. Luckily, several over-the-counter remedies are safe to use during pregnancy. Again, discuss any medications you take with your doctor. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount of medicine. The recommended dose depends on the type of diarrhoea you have and your age. Do not take loperamide for more than 48 hours without talking to a doctor.
Most cases of diarrhoea get better in 5 to 7 days. If your diarrhoea does not stop in 7 days, talk to your doctor.
It is important to understand the causes and to treat any complications, for instance dehydration. If your doctor prescribes loperamide for long-lasting diarrhoea, they will tell you how much to take. The usual starting dose is:. Your doctor will adjust your dose according to your symptoms and how well loperamide is working, up to a maximum of:.
Once you're on the right dose, your doctor will usually recommend dividing your daily dose, so you take half in the morning and half in the afternoon or evening.
Occasionally patients with a colostomy stoma need a higher dose. Only take a higher dose if your doctor tells you to. Do not give loperamide to children under 12 years old unless their doctor prescribes it. If a doctor prescribes loperamide for your child, they will use their weight or age to work out the right dose. The dose also depends on their symptoms. If you miss a dose of loperamide, do not worry. Just take a dose after you next go to the toilet and have a runny poo. If you take 1 extra dose of loperamide as a one-off, it's unlikely to harm you.
But taking higher doses can cause serious heart problems. The signs include having a fast or irregular heartbeat. Like all medicines, loperamide can cause side effects, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away:.
In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to loperamide. These are not all the side effects of loperamide. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. Loperamide is not usually recommended in pregnancy.
This is because there is not enough information to say whether it is safe or not. They'll be able to advise you about the benefits and possible harms of taking it. This will depend on how many weeks pregnant you are and why you need to take it. It is OK to take loperamide for a couple of days while you're breastfeeding. Hardly any loperamide passes into breast milk, and so it will not affect your baby. For more information about how taking this medicine can affect you and your baby, read this leaflet about loperamide on the Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy BUMPs website.
Speak to your doctor if your diarrhoea is very severe and you take metformin for diabetes, or medicines for high blood pressure or heart failure. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking these medicines for a few days until your diarrhoea is better.
There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with loperamide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. Loperamide is an anti-motility medicine. This means that it slows down food as it goes through your gut. Your body can then draw in more water from your intestines, so that your poos get firmer and you poo less often.
Loperamide usually starts to work within 1 hour to make your diarrhoea better. You may need to take it for longer if your diarrhoea is because of a bowel condition such as Crohn's disease , ulcerative colitis or short bowel syndrome.
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