Lorban Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Loperamide HCl

Indications/Uses

Management of acute & chronic diarrhea. Ileostomy management to control the vol of discharge.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute diarrhea Adult Initially 4 mg followed by 2 mg after each loose stool. Usually 6-8 mg/day. Max: 16 mg/day.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ hepatic dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease or pseudomembranous colitis; dysentery or constipation. Childn & not recommended for infants.

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, GI disturbances including toxic megacolon, dry mouth; dizziness, fatigue; skin rashes.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

ATC Classification

A07DA03 - loperamide ; Belongs to the class of antipropulsives. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lorban cap 2 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P280/pack)

Lorban

loperamide

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus