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Anti-Cancer Therapy Supportive Care Medications Anti-Diarrheal Medications Please review the following education for supportive care medications to help relieve symptoms of diarrhea after your treatment. Loperamide (Imodium) 2 mg caplets •

This medication is available over the counter, but be aware that we recommend the following dosing:

1st Dose: Take 2 caplets (4 mg) at the first sign of diarrhea.

Additional Doses: Take 1 caplet (1 mg) every 4 hours or after each loose stool.

Continue taking as directed above until no diarrhea for 12 hours.

Antidiarrheal Supportive Care

YNH000711_ENGLISH (02/2026)


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