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Indications - Loperamide Hydrochloride is indicated in- Acute diarrhea Chronic diarrhea Abdominal cramps associated with diarrhea Crohn's disease Postgastric surgery Ulcerative colitis.

Dosage & Administration - Acute diarrhea- Adults: 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after every loose stool. Usual dosage: 3-4 capsules/day. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 8 capsules. Children (9-12 years): 1 capsule after each loose stool until diarrhea is controlled. But not more than 6 capsules daily. Children (5-9 years): 1 capsule 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled. But not more than 4 capsules daily. Chronic diarrhea- Adults: 2-4 capsules daily in divided doses, depending on severity. Children: 1-2 capsules daily, depending on severity. Or directed by physician.

Side Effects - Abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal disturbances including dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue and skin rashes etc. have been reported.

Contraindications - Hypersensitivity to the drug and in patients who must avoid constipation. Loperamide Hydrochloride should not be used alone in acute dysentery, which is characterized by blood in the stool and elevated body temperature.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Safety in human pregnancy has not been established. As with other drugs, it is not advisable to administer Loperamide in pregnancy. Although the fraction of Loperamide Hydrochloride secreted in human breast milk is extremely low, caution is advised if Loperamide Hydrochloride is to be administered to a nursing mother.