Medivalent

Diarrhea

Antidiarrheals including loperamide

Over-the-counter medicines in Spain

Dosing information is reproduced verbatim from manufacturer-approved labels. Reference only — always read the full label and confirm with a pharmacist.

loperamide

PURPOSES Anti-diarrheal Anti-gas

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Adults: DIRECTIONS • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea • take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) • take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use

Dosing source: FDA drug label

25 OTC products in Spain

ABECLIN 2 MG COMPRIMIDOS EFG
2 mg · tablet
Uxa Farma S.A. · label
DIARFIN 2 mg CAPSULAS DURAS
2 mg loperamida hidrocloruro · capsule
Laboratorios Cinfa S.A. · label
DIARFIN FLAS 2 MG LIOFILIZADO ORAL
2 mg · other
Laboratorios Cinfa S.A. · label
ELISSAN 2 mg COMPRIMIDOS
2 mg · tablet
Laboratorios Serra Pamies S.A. · label
FORTASEC 2 MG CAPSULAS DURAS
2 mg · capsule
Johnson & Johnson Consumer · label

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