Product Details
What is this medicine used for?
- This medicine is used for the symptomatic relief of acute, nonspecific diarrhea, chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease and reduction of number and volume of discharge in patients with ileostomies and colostomies.
How much and how often should you use this medicine?
For Symptomatic relief of Acute Diarrhea
Adult Dose: Take 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement. Or, as directed by a doctor.
Maximum dose is 16 mg (8 capsules) per day.
Discontinue if there is no improvement after 2 days.
For Symptomatic relief of Chronic Diarrhea
Adult Dose: Take 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement.
Average daily maintenance dose: Take 2 to 4 capsules/day. A dosage of five capsules (10 mg) is rarely exceeded.
Contraindication
- Alcohol: may potentiate drowsiness and dizziness
Availability
Loperamide HCl 2 mg Capsule – Box of 100’s (in blister foil by 10’s)