Diamide 2mg 10 capsules
Description
xEach capsule contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride
DIAMIDE is indicated for the symptomatic control of acute and chronic diarrhoea.
Dose
Adults and children over 12 years of age
Acute diarrhoea: the initial dose is 2 capsules; followed by 1 capsule after every subsequent loose stool.
Chronic diarrhoea: the initial dose is 2 capsules daily; this initial dose will be adjusted until 1 to 2 solid stools a day are obtained, which is usually achieved with a maintenance dose of 1 to 6 capsules daily.
The maximum dose for acute and chronic diarrhoea is 8 capsules daily.
4.3 Contraindications
DIAMIDE is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Ioperamide or to any of the excipients (see section 6.1).
DIAMIDE must not be used:
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in patients with acute dysentery, which is characterised by blood in stools and high fever;
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in patients with acute ulcerative colitis;
• in patients with bacterial enterocolitis caused by invasive organisms including Salmonella, Shigella and Campylobacter;
• in patients with pseudomembranous colitis associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Use in children
DIAMIDE is contraindicated in children under the age of 12 years.
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