It comes as a tablet, capsule and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.
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).
Diamode, Diar-Aid, Imodium, Imotil, K-Pek II, Kao-Paverin, Kaopectate 1-D, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control
Dosage & When it is to be taken
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).
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with dysentery, intestinal ulcer, children less than 2 years old and hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Loperamide
This medication is an antidiarrheal agent, prescribed for diarrhea.Trade Names/Brand Names of Loperamide
India :
Dylock -LB |
Eldoper |
Avistep |
Entril |
Imosec -F |
Klassak |
Forasec |
LOPERIA 2 TABLET |
L -Grip |
Eldoper Plus
International :
Diamode, Diar-Aid, Imodium, Imotil, K-Pek II, Kao-Paverin, Kaopectate 1-D, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control
