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Loperamide modulates the bowel’s rapid movement allowing the body to reabsorb more water and electrolytes.

Acute diarrhea
During acute diarrhea, intestinal motility is increased. Due to the faster intestinal transit, less water and nutrients can be absorbed from the food.

... treated with loperamide
Loperamide modulates bowel movements. The body has more time to absorb water and important nutrients. At the same time, the increased secretion into the intestine is reduced. Increased fluid loss can be counteracted by the fast action of Loperamide.




References: 1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3163293/