Loperamide DIATABS 2mg Capsule 100’s

Description

Loperamide DIATABS 2mg Capsule 100’s

FORMULATION Each capsule contains: Loperamide (as Hydrochloride) 2 mg

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For Symptomatic Relief of Acute Diarrhea Adult Dose: 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement. Or, as directed by a doctor. Maximum dose is 16 mg (8 capsules) per day. Discontinue if there is no improvement after 2 days.

For Symptomatic Relief of Chronic Diarrhea Adult Dose: 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement. Reduce loperamide dose to meet individual requirements.

When the optimal daily dosage has been established, administer this amount as a single dose or in divided doses. Or, as directed by a doctor.

INDICATIONS Control and symptomatic relief of: Acute non-specific diarrhea Chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease Reduction of number and volume of discharge in patients with ileostomies and colostomies In addition to using loperamide for diarrhea, it is important that you replace the fluid and salt loss with the use of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and/or by drinking plenty of fluids.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Allergy to loperamide or any ingredient in the product Children below 12 years old Pregnant or breastfeeding women Constipation or in whom constipation should be avoided Swollen abdomen or abdominal pain Acute dysentery Pseudomembranous colitis, active ulcerative colitis, meningitis, or a history of liver disease

WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS Do not take more than the recommended dose. Do not use after the expiry date on the label.