Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Loperamide
Drug Class
Antidiarrheals, Intestinal Antiinflammatory/Antiinfective
Chemical Class
diphenylbutyramide
ATC Code
A07DA03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Loperamide (HCl) is antidiarrheal agent. Loperamide (HCl) is chemically related to haloperidol, acting directly on the intestinal wall o ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
diphenylbutyramide
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to diphenylbutyramide. It belongs to Antidiarrheal pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Loperamide (HCl) is 513.50. Its pKa is 8.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
4 to 16 mg — 24 hourly
Followed by 2mg/dose after each stool upto max dose of 16mg/day.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea not for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose sto
3
Child · Oral
0.05 mg/kg — 6 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Conditions where inhibition of peristalsis should be avoided, acute ulcerative colitis, pseudo membranous colitis, abdominal disten-sion
Important Warnings
Acute dysentery, hepatic impairment, children below 12 years
Side Effects
Dizzinessflatulenceheadachenauseaabdominal paindrowsinessdry mouthdyspepsiarashvomiting. Rare: fatiguehypertoniaparalytic ileusStevens-Johnson syndrometoxic epidermal necrolysisurinary retention.
Drug Interactions
Loperamide (HCl) is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCholestyramineColestipol (HCl)Desmopressin (Acetate)Plasma concentration of oral Desmopressin increased by Loperamide.Loperamide increase fastrointestinal absorption of desmopressin. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Advised to avoid
Lactation
Advised to avoid
Storage
Liq Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 75.84
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 264.6
DVAGORs 75.84
DRAPper pack of 60Rs 397.83
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Loperamide, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Floramex
2mg
Rs 87
Below approved ceilingM/s. Zafa Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd
Floramex
Rs 87
ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Roljev
2mg
Rs 350.85
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Direarid
2mg
Rs 62.46 ceiling
No DRAP alertsAllmed (Pvt.) Ltd
LOPAMIDE
2mg
Rs 402.76 ceiling
MEDICAIDS PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Dioraleze
2mg
Rs 274.9 ceiling
No DRAP alertsDavis Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Glodium
2mg
Rs 349.98 ceiling
Global Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Lopium
2mg
Rs 227.26 ceiling
No DRAP alertsArsons Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt) Ltd
Neuoperide
2mg
Rs 285.13 ceiling
NEUTRO PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Tymide
2mg
Rs 350.85 ceiling
No DRAP alertsArreta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Dilop
2mg
Rs 40.46 ceiling
KAIZEN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD.
Lopra
2mg
Rs 294.14 ceiling
IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
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