Medivalent

Diarrhea

Antidiarrheals including loperamide

Over-the-counter medicines in United Kingdom

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

diphenoxylate

1 OTC product in United Kingdom

eluxadoline

2 OTC products in United Kingdom

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

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