Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways OTC medications like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol can help stop diarrhea.

Imodium usually starts easing diarrhea within an hour. The active ingredient, loperamide, reaches peak levels in about two and a half hours when taken as a liquid, and around five hours when taken as ...

Imodium A-D (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug for treating diarrhea, including traveler’s diarrhea. Imodium A-D is available as a generic drug. It’s approved for use in adults and ...

Diarrhoea can be an unpleasant experience, but it’s a common issue that affects many people. Diarrhoea is a condition where you experience loose, watery stools three or more times a day. It can be ...

Experts strategized how to bolster troop combat readiness in Djibouti through better diarrhea treatment during a recent visit ...