Diarrhea Medication and How to Choose the Right One: Find out which drugs are used during diarrhea and see the dosages.
Loperamide hydrochloride.
Anti-diarrheal pharmaceutical agent.
Treatment of diarrhea.
Acute diarrhea of sudden onset in adults and children over 12 years of age.
Short-term diarrhea in adults aged 18 and over associated with diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The preparation is intended for oral use; capsules should be swallowed whole with water.
Initial dose: Two capsules.
Subsequent dose: One capsule after each loose stool within a 24-hour period.
Maximum dose: Do not exceed 6 capsules in any 24-hour period.
Initial dose: One capsule.
Subsequent dose: One capsule after each loose stool within a 24-hour period.
Weight restriction: Do not take more than 3 capsules per every 20 kg of body weight.
Maximum dose: Do not exceed 6 capsules in any 24-hour period.
Important: The medication can be taken for up to 48 hours. If diarrhea lasts longer than 48 hours, stop taking the medication and consult a doctor.
Hypersensitivity to loperamide hydrochloride or any other ingredients.
Intestinal obstruction and abnormal or rapid dilation of the colon.
Constipation or abdominal bloating.
Inflammation or irritation of the intestines (e.g., diverticulosis, colitis, or bacterial enterocolitis caused by Salmonella, Shigella, or Campylobacter).
Presence of dysentery symptoms, which may include bloody stools and fever.
Diarrhea following the use of antibiotics.
Children under 12 years of age.
Over-the-counter (Available without a prescription).
