Clinical reference
Antidiarrheal · Antidiarrheal (opioid receptor agonist, peripherally acting) · Primary Care, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology
Loperamide is an antidiarrheal used for acute and chronic diarrhea. Formulations (OTC): Capsules 2 mg; Tablets 2 mg; Oral solution 1 mg/7.5 mL (120, 240 mL); solution may contain propylene glycol and sodium benzoate; each 30 mL contains 16 mg of sodium. Avoid use in children <2 yr due to reports of paralytic ileus associated with abdominal distention. Dis…