Loperamide hydrochloride is an antidiarrheal remedy that helps treat diarrhea because it decreases stool activity, increases the time stool stays in the intestine and facilitates the absorption of water through the intestine.
Loperamide hydrochlorins can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Diasec or Imosec, in the form of tablets that should be swallowed whole; However, this medicine should only be used as directed by your doctor.
- The price of loperamide hydrochloride is approximately 12 reais.
- But the value may vary depending on the dose or brand name of the drug.
Loperamide hydrochloride beetle is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of acute or chronic diarrhea, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or ileostomy, for example.
The method of use of loperamide hydrochloride involves the ingestion of 4 mg loperamide hydrochloride, followed by 2 mg per episode of diarrhea. The daily dose of 16 mg loperamide hydrochloride per day should not be exceeded.
The main side effects of loperamide hydrochlorides are nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, dizziness or weakness.
Hydrochloric loperamide is contraindicated in pregnant women, children and patients with hypersensitivity to hydrochloric loperamide or any component of the formula.