How do you make yourself poop after IMODIUM?

If you have constipation with Imodium, stop taking the medicine. Constipation may last for a few days after you take Imodium, but it typically goes away on its own. And drinking plenty of water can help ease constipation. However, if you have constipation that doesn’t improve after a few days, see your doctor.

Can IMODIUM Constipate you?

While IMODIUM® products work to help stop diarrhea, the rate of associated constipation is low. Less than 3% of participants in clinical studies experienced constipation as result of taking IMODIUM® products to treat their symptoms.

How long until I poop after IMODIUM?

Your body can then draw in more water from your intestines, so that your poos get firmer and you poo less often. How long does loperamide take to work? Loperamide usually starts to work within 1 hour to make your diarrhoea better. Most people only need to take loperamide for 1 to 2 days.

How long does it take for bowels to return to normal after diarrhea?

In children, diarrhoea will usually pass within 5 to 7 days and will rarely last longer than 2 weeks. In adults, diarrhoea usually improves within 2 to 4 days, although some infections can last a week or more.