Certain children also can take Imodium A-D. Children ages 6 years through 11 years need to take the oral caplet or oral liquid to get the correct dose. Children ages 12 years and older can take ...

Acute: Initially 4mg, then 2mg after each loose stool; max 16mg/day. Stop after 48 hours if ineffective. Chronic: initially 4mg; maintenance 4–8mg/day. Reevaluate if no improvement after 10 days ...