Loprasim 2mg Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg (probable)

Indication

Loprasim 2 mg contains loperamide, an antidiarrhoeal agent used for symptomatic relief of acute non-specific diarrhoea and chronic diarrhoea conditions.

Ingredients

• Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg

Direction

Adults: Initial dose 4 mg (2 capsules/tablets), then 2 mg after each loose stool. Maximum 16 mg per day. Stop when normal bowel movements resume or after 48 hours. Children over 8 years: 2 mg after each loose stool; maximum 6 mg/day.

Side effects

• Constipation.
• Abdominal discomfort.
• Nausea.
• Dizziness.
• Dry mouth.

Precautions

• Do not use in dysentery or bloody diarrhoea.
• Avoid in acute colitis or bowel obstruction.
• Seek medical attention if diarrhoea not improved within 48 hours.
• Not for children under 6 years.
• Ensure adequate rehydration.
• Keep out of reach of children.