You can take Imodium as follows:
- For adults and children 12 years and older, take 2 caplets or softgels after the first loose stool, then 1 caplet or softgel after each subsequent loose stool. Do not take more than 4 caplets or softgels in 24 hours.
- For the oral solution, take 30 mL after the first loose stool, then 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool, not exceeding 60 mL in 24 hours.
- If your diarrhea doesn't improve within 2 days of starting Imodium, stop taking it and see a doctor.
- Imodium should not be taken for more than 48 hours without medical advice.
- If prescribed by a doctor for chronic diarrhea, you may take Imodium daily as directed, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
- For children younger than 12 years, dosages vary and a doctor should be consulted.
In summary, Imodium can be taken after each loose stool up to a maximum of 4 caplets or softgels, or the recommended maximum daily dose depending on the form used, and not for more than 2 days without consulting a doctor.
