Lopex
Lopex contains Loperamide, an antidiarrheal medication that slows down gut motility, allowing the bowels to absorb more water and nutrients, thereby reducing the frequency and liquidity of stools.
Dosage by Body Weight
Adults: 4 mg initially, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool, up to a maximum of 16 mg per day. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Strictly contraindicated in infants and children under 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Do not administer to children under 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Do not administer to children under 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 1 mg
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Use only under strict medical supervision for children over 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 2 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor closely for signs of dehydration or constipation.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Strictly contraindicated in infants and children under 2 years of age. |
| 5-7 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Do not administer to children under 2 years of age. |
| 8-10 kg | Contraindicated | Do not use | Do not administer to children under 2 years of age. |
| 11-15 kg | 1 mg | Once or twice daily | Use only under strict medical supervision for children over 2 years of age. |
| 16-20 kg | 2 mg | Once daily | Monitor closely for signs of dehydration or constipation. |
Formulation
CapsuleTablet
Purpose
Symptomatic relief of acute and chronic diarrhea
Generic Name
Loperamide HydrochlorideScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.