Loperamide 1 mg / 7.5 ml (Brand Name: Imodium) Not recommended for management of infectious diarrhea. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Consider dosing by weight range not by age group for patients who are small for their age. Age: 2 to 5 years (weight: 13 to <21 kg) Age: 6 to 8 years (weight: 21 to 27 kg) Age: 9 to 11 years (weight: >27 to 43 kg) Age: ≥ 12 years and adults