Joint Formulary & PAD

Loperamide hydrochloride - Diarrhoea

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Acute diarrhoea in adults and children over the age of 12 years. Available to purchase from pharmacies.
 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Reserved for patients with swallowing difficulties. Capsules or tablets are preferred. Available to purchase from a Pharmacy.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Loperamide hydrochloride
Indication :
Diarrhoea
Group Name :
Keywords :
acute diarrhoea, antimotility drugs, chronic diarrhoea
Brand Names Include :
Imodium, Norimode
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Loperamide hydrochloride is used to treat.

Committee Recommendations (0)

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