what is loperamide used for
Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium among others, is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea. It is often used for this purpose in gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and short bowel syndrome.operamide was first made in 1969 and used medically in 1976. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system. It is sold as a generic medication and is not very expensive.