Dischem Anti-Diarrhoeal 2 mg Tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 June 2024
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Control and symptomatic relief of acute and chronic non-specific diarrhoea.
Dosage (summary)
Initial dose: 2 tablets (4 mg) for adults; 1 tablet (2 mg) for children. Adjust based on response.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; may appear in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Quinidine
- Ritonavir
- Itraconazole
- Gemfibrozil
- Desmopressin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to loperamide
- Acute dysentery
- Acute infective diarrhoea
- Acute ulcerative colitis
- Bacterial enterocolitis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Children under 6 years
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Stop use if no improvement in 48 hours
- Consult doctor for chronic diarrhoea
- Avoid driving if drowsy
Serious warnings
- Risk of toxic megacolon in AIDS patients
- Cardiac events with overdose
- Discontinue if constipation or abdominal distension occurs
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