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Loperamide comes as a tablet, capsule, and as a suspension or solution (liquid) to take by mouth
Grade 3 or 4: 0
This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery
It classifies as an anti-diarrheal agent
Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules (loperamide hydrochloride) is indicated for the control and symptomatic relief of acute nonspecific diarrhea in patients 2
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of loperamide in the elderly
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Loperamide hydrochloride oral solution relieves diarrhea for adults and children 6 years and older, often in just one dose
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Loperamide is available as tablets and capsules of 2 mg and solution of 1 mg/5 mL generically and under the brand name Imodium
This suggests the inhomogeneous particle size distribution of the drug substance
It is longer acting and, if used regularly, generally needs to be given only b
Loperamide binds to the opiate receptor in the gut wall
Dosis dapat ditambah 1 mg lagi jika masih diare, maksimal 4 mg per hari
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5 mg Sodium Hospital Use Only - Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F NDC 68094-129-59
Max: 16 mg daily
Source NDC Code (s): 0904-6836
Loperamide also suppresses the gastrocolic reflex and may directly inhibit fluid and electrolyte secretion or stimulate salt and water absorption
It treats occasional diarrhea by slowing down an overactive bowel
Active ingredient (in each capsule) Loperamide HCl 2 mg
This allows more time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients, making the stools more solid and less frequent