MODIUM Janssen-Cilag

MODIUM Janssen-Cilag

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Drug Category: Opiate

Generic Name: Loperamide HCI.

Contents: Caps: Loperamide HCI 2mg.

Indications: Diarrhoea.

Dosage: Adults: Acute diarrhoea: initially 2 caps, then 1 at each loose stool (usually 3-4 daily). Max, 8 daily.

Chronic diarrhoea: initially 2-4 caps, daily in divided doses.

Children: Acute diarrhoea: 9-12 years, 1 cap four times daily.

Precautions: Severe acute ulcerative colitis.

Adverse effects: Rashes.