Anti-diarrhoeals
Furazolidone has anti-bacterial and anti-protozoal actions. In the treatment of diarrhoea and gastroenteritis, it is given orally as tablets or suspension. Loperamide inhibits peristalsis and is used in the treatment of some diarrhoeas.
Diphenoxylate, an antidiarrhoeal
drug, is chemically related to the narcotic analgesic pethidine.
Narcotic analgesics may cause respiratory depression in the newborn infant.
This drug should not be given at, or near, term.
| Products: | Loperamide |
| For Children: | Reduced dose necessary |
| For Pregnant Women: | Safety not established |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: | Drug passes into breastmilk and may affect the baby |
| Contra-indications*: | Acute infective diarrhoea, ulcerative colitic |
| Caution: | Chronic liver or kidney diseases |
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