Capsule Imotil 2 mg information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Capsule Imotil 2 mg

Therapeutic action – Opioid antidiarrhoeal Indications – Symptomatic treatment of persistent diarrhoea in HIV patients, in combination with rehydration Presentation – 2 mg capsule or tablet Also comes in 1 mg/5 ml oral solution. Dosage – Child from 2 to 5 years: 3 mg/day in 3 divided doses – Child from 6 to 8 years: 4 mg/day in 2 divided doses – Child over 8 years: 6 mg/day in 3 divided doses age Weight 0-2 years < 13 kg 2-5 years 13 - 20 kg 6-8 years 20 - 30 kg > 8 years > 30 kg Oral solution Do not administer 1 tsp x 3 2 tsp x 2 2 tsp x 3 Capsule – 1 cap. x 2 1 cap x 3 – Adult: 4 mg (2 capsules), then 2 mg (1 capsule) after each loose stool, without exceeding 16 mg/day (8 capsules/day) Duration – According to clinical response Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Do not exceed indicated doses. – Do not administer to children under 2 years. – Do not administer to patients with bloody diarrhoea, acute inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhoea due to antibiotics. – May cause: constipation, allergic skin reactions, drowsiness, dizziness. – In the event of overdosage, treat with naloxone. – Pregnancy: no contra-indication – Breast-feeding: no contra-indication Remarks – Rehydration is essential and must be adapted to the severity of diarrhoea. – Loperamide is not included in the WHO list of essential medicines. – Storage: below 25°C – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loperamide https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682280.html

Caution: Capsule Imotil 2 mg

Before taking Capsule Imotil 2 mg, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Capsule Imotil 2 mg should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Capsule Imotil 2 mg is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Capsule Imotil 2 mg.

Safety: Capsule Imotil 2 mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Capsule Imotil 2 mg