About Loperamide Hydrochloride For IBS
About Loperamide hydrochloride. Drug information for you
General Information
Indications
Chronic diarrhoea, acute diarrhoea to aid rehydration
Other drug names
Imodium
Cautions
Cautions: May cause drowsiness - avoid driving or operating machinery in this situation. May cause abdominal distention.
Contraindications
Acute diarrhoea conditions such as acute inflammatory colitis or antibiotic associated colitis.
Loperamide side effects
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, low blood pressure
Adult dose
Loperamide 4mg initially, followed by 2mg after each loose stool (max. 16mg a day)
Formulations
Capsules, Syrup
The Doctors View
A tried and tested “friend” to a lot of chronic diarrhea sufferers, Loperamide has clear benefit when symptoms are bad. A useful addition to any sufferers “armoury” when symptoms are bad. Caution though as too much use can cause constipation.
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The References:
1) The benefits of Imodium in the treatment of patients with IBS or IBD. Introduction.Hanauer SB.Rev Gastroenterol Disord. 2007;7 Suppl 3:S1-2
2) Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.Trinkley KE, Nahata MC.J Clin Pharm Ther. 2011 Jun;36(3):275-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2010.01177.x. Epub 2010 Aug 24.
3) Current gut-directed therapies for irritable bowel syndrome.Chang HY, Kelly EC, Lembo AJ.Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2006 Jul;9(4):314-23PLEASE NOTE: This website accepts no liability for any of the above information.
If any concerns, always read the drug manufacturers guidelines or consult a doctor for advice.
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