The US FDA has categorized loperamide under the pregnancy C category
Pregnancy Concerns
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Maternal use of loperamide in early pregnancy may be associated with a moderate risk increase for a
Warnings
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9% nasal drops or sprays may be used to relieve a blocked nose during pregnancy
5 mg/kg/day, 10 mg/kg/day, and 40 mg/kg/day, and in rabbits using oral doses of 5 mg/kg/day, 20 mg/kg/day, and 40 mg/kg/day
43 There isn’t much clinical research data to back up the use of dioctahedral smectite and racecadotril in pregnancy
27 mcg/L at 6 hours
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Learn more about Loperamide are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy
5, 10, and 40 mg/kg/day, and in rabbits using oral doses of 5, 20, and 40 mg/kg/day
In general, a decongestant nasal spray containing oxymetazoline or xylometazoline may be used for 3 to 5 days
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Pregnancy category
However, concerns about the safety and potential risks of using loperamide during pregnancy
Its use in dogs, rabbits, rodents, and small mammals to treat signs of diarrhea is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’
One common question that arises is whether it is safe to take Imodium during pregnancy
However, the drug can show potential benefits and may be used when the benefits outweigh the risks in pregnancy