Loperamide preparation, instructions for use

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The composition of "Loperamide" (capsules) is the currenta substance called loperamide hydrochloride. The drug is part of the clinical and pharmacological group of diarrheal drugs. On the background of capsule intake, intestinal motility decreases, peristalsis is inhibited, and the time of passage of fecal masses increases. The medicine strengthens the tone of the sphincter, which belongs to the anus. The drug retains its activity in the body for about 6 hours.

The active substance breaks down into metabolites, the main amount of which is excreted through the intestines, a small part - through the kidneys.

Drug "Loperamide", indications for use

The doctor prescribes medicine:

in case of diarrhea in acute or chronic form, including allergy, emotional overstrain, medication or radiation therapy;
when changing the diet, including the mode of eating;
in violation of metabolic processes in the body;
in complex treatment for acute infectious diseases of the digestive system;
patients with ileostomy for stool regulation.

The dosage regimen is determined by the doctor.

The drug "Loperamide", the instruction indicatesprescribed to adults for the treatment of acute diarrhea, the first dose is chosen 2 capsules - 4 mg of active substance. Then, each time after the defecation event, if there is a liquid stool, drink another 1 capsule - 2 mg of the active substance.

Treatment of diarrhea in chronic form is different.the fact that the first dose is prescribed in an amount of 2 mg of the drug, it is 1 capsule, the further maintenance dose is chosen taking into account the fact that the stool frequency should be 1 to 2 times a day. The number of capsules assigned ranges from 1 to 6 pieces per day.

Do not exceed the use of the maximum permissible dose of loperamide hydrochloride in adults - 16 mg.

The drug "Loperamide", the instruction warns, is prescribed to children who have reached 4 years of age.

Children under the age of 9 years (4-8 years) are prescribed 1 mg of the active substance from 3 to 4 times a day for 3 days.

Children who have reached the age of 12 (9-12 years) are prescribed 1 capsule 4 times a day in a 5-day course of treatment.

Occasionally possible side effects after takingdrug "Loperamide". The instruction contains data on possible disorders in the digestive system, which manifest as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, constipation, dry mouth.

Instructions contains data on possible disturbances in the nervous system, which are manifested by increased fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness.

The appearance of an allergic reaction is indicated by a skin rash.

There are a number of contraindications to the use of the drug "Loperamide." The instruction warns that it is impossible to appoint this pharmaceutical agent:

with intestinal obstruction;
constipation, bloating, subileuse;
in acute dysentery as monotherapy;
in acute colitis, complicated by ulcerative processes;
in case of colitis of pseudomembranous type, which arose against the background of uncontrolled intake of antibiotic drugs;
for children under 4 years of age;
women in the first trimester of pregnancy;
with individual hypersensitivity to the drug.

According to clinical studies, founda certain amount of the active substance of the drug in breast milk, therefore, women with breastfeeding children from the use of this medicine is recommended to refuse.

When prescribing capsules to patients with identifieddisorders of the liver should be careful and monitor the condition of the patient. It is not recommended to prescribe the drug "Loperamide" in order to suppress intestinal motility. After using the drug for 2 days, a positive effect should be observed, otherwise the diagnosis should be reviewed to exclude the presence of a pathogenic infection in the body that provokes a violation of the bowels.