LOPAMID

Loperamide HCl

Gastrointestinal » Antidiarrhea Agents

 
 
 
 
 


Indication

Acute diarrhea: Adults: 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after every loose stool.


Dosage and Administration

3 - 4 capsules / day. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 8 capsules. 

Children (9 - 12 years): 1 capsule after each loose stool until diarrhea is controlled. But not more than 6 capsules daily. 

Children (5 - 9 years): 1 capsule 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled. But not more than 4 capsules daily. 

Chronic diarrhea : (Adults: 2 - 4 )capsules daily in divided doses, depending on severity.


Composition

Acute diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, abdominal cramps associated with diarrhea, Crohns disease, postgastric surgery, ulcerative colitis.

 
 

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