Active ingredients (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl USP 2 mg - Simethicone USP 125 mg
Warnings
This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse events, and other key elements of loperamide abuse related to the essential points needed by members of ChEBI
Strengths
Loperamide is in a class of medications called antidiarrheal agents
5 mL (120 mL, 240 mL) [contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), fd&c yellow #10 (quinoline
For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 4 mg (2 tablets) after
DESCRIPTION Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP (loperamide hydrochloride), 4- (p-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-a,a- diphenyl-1
9 to 12 years (over 30 kg): First day dosage schedule: 2 mg orally 3 times a day (6 mg total daily dose) Subsequent daily dosage: 2 mg only after a loose stool, not to
It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Mechanism of Action
A very broad peak was obtained around 3200 cm −1 , indicating the presence of an interchangeable proton stretch (-OH)
Source NDC Code (s): 58602-701
The molecular formula for loperamide hydrochloride, USP is C 29 H 33 ClN 2 O 2 HCl, with a molecular weight of 513
Consequently, it inhibits the release of acetylcholine and prostaglandins, thereby
In vitro and animal studies show that Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules (loperamide hydrochloride) acts by slowing intestinal motility and by affecting water and electrolyte movement through the bowel
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride - Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or Do not use
Loperamide binds to the opiate receptor in the gut wall
In this study, the laxative effect of Bacillus coagulans BC01 (BC01) in mice was investigated using a functional constipation mouse model
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D - Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Solution, 1 mg per 7
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Loperamide hydrochloride capsules, USP contain the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
Warnings
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Packager: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc