Loperamide
Therapeutic Group
Anti-diarrheals, Anti-inflammatory/Anti-infectiveIndication Dosage
Loperamide is a type of medication used for several indications, including:
Faecal Incontinence: Loperamide is used to treat faecal incontinence, a condition in which an individual is unable to control their bowel movements.
Dosage:
- Adults & Children Above 12 Yrs: Initially 4 Mg, Followed By 2 Mg For Up To 5 Days, Dose To Be Taken After Each Loose Stool; Usual Dose 6-8 Mg Daily; Maximum 16 Mg Per Day
- Children 4-7 Years: 1 Mg 3-4 Times A Day For Up To 3 Days Only; 8-11 Years: 2 Mg 4 Times A Day For Up To 5 Days;
Chronic Diarrhea: Loperamide is used to treat chronic diarrhea, by slowing down the contractions of the intestines and reducing the frequency of bowel movements.
Dosage:
- Adult: Initially 4-8 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Adjusted According To Response; Maintenance Up To 16 Mg Daily In 2 Divided Doses.
Acute Diarrhea: Loperamide is used to treat acute diarrhea, by slowing down the contractions of the intestines and reducing the frequency of bowel movements.
Dosage:
- Adult: Initially 500 Mcg Daily, Adjusted According To Response, Maximum Daily Dose To Be Given In Divided Doses, 16 Mg Per Day
Pain of Bowel Colic in Palliative Care: Loperamide is sometimes used as a treatment for the pain of bowel colic in palliative care, as it can help regulate bowel movements and relieve symptoms.
Dosage:
- Adult: 2-4 Mg 4 Times A Day
Content
- Cap /Tab 2mg: LoPeramide 2mg.
Pregnancy
Advised To Avoid
Stability
- Antidiarrhoeal
- Opiate
- Antipropulsives
Contra Indications
- Conditions Where Inhibition Of Peristalsis Should Be Avoided, Acute Ulcerative Colitis, Pseudo Membranous Colitis, Abdominal Disten-sion.
Precautions
- Conditions Where Inhibition Of Peristalsis Should Be Avoided, Acute Ulcerative Colitis, Pseudo Membranous Colitis, Abdominal Disten-sion.
Lactation
- Advised to Avoid
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal Pain
- Drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- Dyspepsia
- Rash
- Vomiting.
- Rare: Fatigue
- Hypertonia
- Paralytic Ileus
- Stevens-johnson Syndrome
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Urinary Retention.