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Tag: Peristalsis

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Understanding How and Why Does Imodium Slow Gut Motility?

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The active ingredient in Imodium, loperamide, is a synthetic opioid receptor agonist designed specifically to act on the opioid receptors in the gut wall. This mechanism is precisely why **does Imodium slow gut motility**, providing effective relief from diarrhea symptoms by regulating intestinal movement.