Instruction for use: Laremid

Active substance Loperamide

ATX code A07DA03 Loperamide

Pharmacological group

Antidiarrheal drugs

Composition and release form

Tablets 1 tab.

loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg

in a blister of 10 or 15 pcs .; in a box of 1 or 2 blisters, respectively.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacological action - antidiarrheal.

Inhibition of motility and intestinal secretion.

Indications

Acute and chronic diarrhea of various origins (symptomatic therapy), stool regulation in patients with ileostomy.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, ulcerative colitis in the acute stage, acute pseudomembranous colitis, pregnancy (I term), breastfeeding, age up to 6 years.

pregnancy and lactation

Contraindicated.

Side effects

Dry and unpleasant taste in the mouth, bloating, constipation, headaches.

Interaction

Compatible with antibacterial drugs.

Dosage and administration

Inside In acute and chronic diarrhea: for adults, the initial dose is 4 mg, then 2 mg after each act of defecation (in the case of liquid stool), the maximum daily dose is 16 mg; children over 6 years old have an initial dose of 2 mg, then 1 mg after each liquid stool, the maximum daily dose is 4 mg (children 6–8 years old) or 6 mg (children over 8 years old).

Precautionary measures

In case of acute diarrhea, it is necessary to compensate for the loss of water and electrolytes.

Comment

The drug is in the process of registration.

Storage conditions

At room temperature.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years.

Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package.