Loperagen

What is it?

An opiate preparation available as grey/green capsules containing 2mg of loperamide hydrochloride, marled L012.

Medical Uses

Diarrhoea.

Dosage

Adults, acute attack, 2 capsules at once followed by 1 capsule after each episode with a usual dose being in the order of 3 to 4 capsules each day. Maximum daily dose is 8 capsules. Chronic diarrhoea, usually 2 to 4 capsules each day in divided doses. Children aged over 9 years, 1 capsule 4 times each day.

Special Care

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, inflamed bowel conditions, dysentery, liver disorders.

Avoid Use

Children under 9 years, acute ulcerative colitis, constipation, ileus (obstruction of the intestine), psudomembraneous colitis, distension of the abdomen.

Known Side Effects

Paralytic ileus, (paralysis of intestine), bloating, skin rashes, abdominal pains.

Manufacturer

Goldshield.