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| Active Ingredient | LOPERAMIDE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTIDIARRHEA AGENTS |
| Indications | Acute and chronic diarrhea, reduction of the volume of colostomies or ileostomies discharge. |
| Caution | Abdominal pain or bloating, urinary retention, dry mouth. Not recommended for children under 2 years. |
| Dose Range | Acute Diarrhea: Adult and Children 12 years and over: 4mg initially then 2mg after each loose stool to a maximum of 16mg daily ; usual daily dose 6-8mg. Pediatric 4-8 yrs: 1mg 3-4 times daily for 3 days only ; 8-12 yrs: 2mg 4 times daily for up to 5 |
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| Breast Feeding |