Diadium Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Loperamide HCl

Indications/Uses

Acute & chronic diarrhoea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute diarrhoea Initial dose: 2 tab. Followed by 1 tab at any subsequent loose stool. Chronic diarrhoea Initial dose: As for acute diarrhoea. Adjust until 1-2 solid stools/day are obtained. Max dose: 8 tab daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

When inhibition of peristalsis is to be avoided.

Special Precautions

Hepatic impairment. Infant <24 mth.

Adverse Reactions

Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation.

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MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

ATC Classification

A07DA03 - loperamide ; Belongs to the class of antipropulsives. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Diadium tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

100's (Rp70,000/pak)

Diadium

loperamide

Manufacturer:

Lapi