A mother calls the clinic nurse about her 4-year-old son who has acute diarrhea. She has been giving him the antidiarrheal drug loperamide (Imodium A-D). The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that this drug is:

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Loperamide (Imodium A-D) is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age for over-the-counter use due to the risk of serious side effects, including severe constipation and central nervous system effects. In cases of acute diarrhea in young children, the focus is typically on rehydration and addressing the underlying cause rather than slowing intestinal motility.

A Mother Calls the Clinic Nurse About Her 4-Year-Old Son