About Loperamide Hydrochloride
Class: | Antidiarrheal agent
Use: | Treatment of acute diarrhea, including nonspecific diarrhea and diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease; also used to reduce the volume of discharge from ileostomies.
Adult dose: | 4 mg initially, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool; maximum of 16 mg per day.
Pediatric dose: | For children aged 2 to 12 years, 1 mg after each loose stool; maximum of 3 doses per day (not to exceed 6 mg/day). Not recommended for children under 2 years.
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Drug Class
Antidiarrheal agent
Uses & Indications
Treatment of acute diarrhea, including nonspecific diarrhea and diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease; also used to reduce the volume of discharge from ileostomies.
Storage Requirements
Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F), away from light and moisture; keep out of reach of children.
Manufacturer & Packaging
Manufacturer: Major Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A
Package Size
120 ml
Price & Supplier
Price in UAE: AED 30.24
Dosage Information
Adult Dose
4 mg initially, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool; maximum of 16 mg per day.
Pediatric Dose
For children aged 2 to 12 years, 1 mg after each loose stool; maximum of 3 doses per day (not to exceed 6 mg/day). Not recommended for children under 2 years.
Side Effects
Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth.
Contraindications & Precautions
Hypersensitivity to loperamide or any component of the formulation; bacterial enterocolitis; pseudomembranous colitis; acute dysentery; children under 2 years.
Important Warnings
Risk of serious cardiac events with excessive doses; may cause toxic megacolon in patients with inflammatory bowel disease; not for use in cases of diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or antibiotic-associated colitis.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication.
The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated
to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.