Bladder, Bowel and Stoma Handbook

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Loperamide (Imodium)

McNeil Products

Description

Diarrhoea Medication. Each capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide hydrochloride. Dosage: Adults and children over 12: Two capsules (4mg) initially, followed by one capsule after each loose stool. Usual dose is 3-4 capsules (6-8mg) a day. Total dose should not exceed 6 capsules (12mg).

Quantity

×2; ×4; ×6; ×8; ×12; ×18

Sizes Available

Durahesive convex skin barrier with flexible collar, mouldable: 13–22mm for 13–35mm pouches; 22–33mm for 13–48mm pouches; 33–45mm for 13–61mm pouches. Stomahesive mouldable flat skin barrier with flexible collar: 13–22mm for 13–35mm pouches; 22–33mm for 13–48mm pouches; 33–45mm for 13–61mm pouches. Stomahesive skin barrier: cut-to-fit 13–35mm; 13–48mm; 13–61mm; 13–89mm; paediatric XS: 0–23mm; paediatric 4.8–31mm. Stomahesive skin barrier with flexible collar: cut-to-fit 13–35mm; 13–48mm; 13–61mm; pre-cut: 25mm, 32mm, 35mm. Stomahesive skin barrier with flexible hydrocolloid collar: cut-to-fit 13–35mm; 13–48mm; 13–61mm; paediatric 4.8–31mm

Price

£0.78; £5.85

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