Comparing Imodium vs Bismuth Subsalicylate
Imodium | Bismuth subsalicylate |
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Imodium (loperamide) | Bismuth subsalicylate |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Traveler's Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Chronic, Diarrhea - Acute, Diarrhea. Imodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Diarrhea - Chronic, Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Acute, Indigestion, Lymphocytic Colitis, Traveler's Diarrhea. bismuth subsalicylate may also be used for... View more |
Related suggestions Diarrhea, Chronic
Diarrhea, Acute
Traveler's Diarrhea
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Imodium has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Bismuth subsalicylate has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Imodium side effects in more detail. |
See also: bismuth subsalicylate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other loperamide brands include: A-D Anti-Diarrheal, Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, Diar-Aid, Imodium A-D, Kaopectate II, Neo-Diaral, Up and Up Anti-Diarrheal Solution | Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Childrens Kaopectate, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, Maalox Total Relief, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol, Pepto-Bismol InstaCool, Pepto-Bismol Original Strength, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth, Soothe Caplets, Stomach Relief View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
10.8 hours |
33 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 344 drugs are known to interact with Imodium:
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A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with bismuth subsalicylate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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