Gastroenterology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Loperamide
Antidiarrhoeals Generic

Loperamide

Antidiarrhoeal

Indications

Acute diarrhoea in adults and children and chronic diarrhoea in adults

Contraindications

Active UC; antibiotic-associated colitis; bacterial enterocolitis; conditions where abdominal distension develops; conditions where inhibition of peristalsis should be avoided. Avoid in pregnancy. Use with caution in hepatic impairment and for children under 12 years. | Potential side effects: Gastrointestinal disorders; headache; nausea

Preparations Available

Oral tablet/capsule

Quantity

Dose: Children (depending on age): 1–4mg 3–4 times daily (or as required) for up to 3–5 days. Adults (acute diarrhoea): initially 4mg, then 2mg as required (up to 16mg daily) for up to 5 days. Adults (chronic diarrhoea): initially 4–8mg daily in divided doses, adjusted according to response; maintenance up to 16mg daily in two divided doses.

Sizes Available

2mg tablets (30), £2.54; 2mg capsules (30), £0.90

Price

  • 2mg tablets (30), £2.09
  • 2mg capsules (30), £0.74

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