Answer
Loperamide slows bowel movement, while simeticone helps trapped gas disperse; the combination is intended when diarrhoea and gas-related discomfort occur together.
Sources for this answer
- Imodium Dual Action Relief Tablets (GSL) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.