[Clinical evaluation of loperamide (Imodium)]

The clinical usefulness of loperamide (Imodium) was studied. The preparation was given to 35 patients with acute diarrhoea and 34 with chronic diarrhoea. A good effect was obtained in symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic diarrhoea. The best effects were noted in the treatment of diarrhoea due to functional disturbances.