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The use of Perigolric is to reduce intestinal motility, reduce gastrointestinal secretions and increase the tone of the anal sphincter. It also prolongs intestinal transit time, increases fluid and electrolyte transport, and reduces stool volume.1. What is Perigolric?
Perigolric is an gastrointestinal drug, containing the main ingredient Loperamide hydrochloride 2mg and is packaged in the form of tablets.
2. Uses of the drug Perigolric
Loperamide is used to treat acute diarrhea of unknown etiology and certain chronic diarrhea conditions. At normal doses, the drug has little effect on the central nervous system. The main use of the drug is to reduce intestinal motility, reduce gastrointestinal secretions and increase the tone of the sphincter in the anus. It also prolongs intestinal transit time, increases fluid and electrolyte transport, and reduces stool volume.
With the above uses, Perigolric is indicated in the following cases:
Acute non-specific diarrhea, chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease; The patient had an ileostomy; Acute diarrhea in adults and children 12 years of age and older; Acute diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome in adults 18 years of age and older is initially diagnosed by a physician.
3. Dosage and how to use Perigolric
Treatment of acute diarrhea:
Adults: Start with 4 mg, then 2 mg after each loose stool. The maximum drug dose is 16 mg/day; Children: The first day in children 8 - 12 years old use a dose of 2 mg 3 times a day; 6 - 8 years old use 2 mg 2 times a day; From the 2nd day, take 1 mg/10 kg after each loose stool, the total dose/day should not exceed the dose of the first day. Treatment of chronic diarrhea:
Adults: Perigolric dose is 4 - 8 mg/day once or divided into several times; Children: No studies yet. It is necessary to follow the doctor's prescription.
4. Overdose, missed dose and how to handle it
Unusual manifestations of Perigolric overdose should be reported to the doctor. In case of overdose Perigolric with dangerous manifestations, the patient or family members should call the medical center for help and take the patient to the nearest medical facility. The patient's family should bring along the medical examination book, all the drugs that have been and are being used so that the doctors can quickly diagnose and treat
In case of forgetting a dose of Perigolric, you can take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled.
5. Contraindications to the use of Perigolric
Do not use Perigolric for children under 12 years old and the elderly. Should not be used in patients with acute ulcerative colitis or pseudomembranous colitis caused by the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Patients with acute dysentery, characterized by blood in the stool and high fever, should not use the drug. Patients with acute ulcerative colitis or invasive bacterial enteritis. Inhibition of intestinal motility should be avoided. The drug must be discontinued immediately when intestinal obstruction, constipation, abdominal distension occur. People with symptoms of hypersensitivity to the drug's ingredients. Acute infectious diarrhea caused by bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella, Shigella. Patients with severe liver failure.
6. Perigolric side effects
Side effects when taking Perigolric include:
Constipation, dry mouth; Epigastric pain ; Drowsiness, dizziness, or fatigue; Rash on the skin. Usually these side effects go away when you stop taking the medicine.
7. Precautions and notes when using Perigolric
Precaution and precautions before administering Perigolric include:
In patients with diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte loss may occur, in which case appropriate rehydration therapy is the most important measure. . For patients with acute diarrhea, if the clinical symptoms do not improve within 48 hours, Imodium should not be continued, but the cause of the disease should be re-examined. Patients with hepatic dysfunction should be monitored for signs of CNS toxicity because of a stage 1 metabolism. AIDS patients receiving Perigolric for diarrhea should be discontinued when symptoms such as distention appear. belly. Pregnant and lactating women should consider and consult a doctor before taking the drug. Even tested drugs still have risks when used. Note: You need to carefully read the instructions for storing the drug on the package and the instruction sheet. Check the expiration date before taking the medicine. When the drug is no longer in use, it should be collected and disposed of according to the instructions of the manufacturer or the person in charge of medicine. Perigolric medicine should be stored at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight or high temperature because it can metabolize the ingredients in the drug.
Above is information about the uses, dosage and usage of Perigolric. To use the drug safely and effectively, patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
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