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Drug information on Andial (Loperamide) from Citadel Fine Pharma (P) Ltd.

Andial   Capsule/ Tablet Citadel Fine Pharma (P) Ltd. Generic : Loperamide	8.00 2mg 10

•   Most Common : Nausea, vomiting, constipation and abdominal cramps.

•   Skin : Rash, itching and hives.

•   Gastrointestinal : Dry mouth, abdominal pain, flatulence, indigestion and intestinal obstruction.

•   Genitourinary : Urinary retention.

•   Central Nervous System : Drowsiness and dizziness.

Adults: The recommended initial dose is 4mg (two capsules) followed by 2 mg (one capsule) after each unformed stool.
Child- Two to five years: 1 mg three times per day (3mg daily).
Six to eight years: 2 mg two times per day (4mg daily dose).

It comes as a tablet, capsule and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.

Contraindicated in patients with dysentery, intestinal ulcer, children less than 2 years old and hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bloody diarrhea, mucus in the stool, fever, bowel problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or tiredness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature, and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.