Loperamide 2 mg
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg
Stops the runs when you can't stop — but the wrong situation makes it genuinely dangerous.
Educational reference only — not medical advice. *Doses shown are typical adult label doses. Read the pack, and confirm with a doctor or pharmacist — especially for children, pregnancy, the elderly, or any chronic condition.
What it's for
Uses
Why it earns its place
Benefits
- Slows the gut fast — buys you a safe journey or meeting
- Single capsules work; no course needed
- Pairs with ORS, which remains the actual treatment
The honest column
Side effects
Common — usually settle
- Constipation afterward
- Dry mouth
- Mild cramps
- Dizziness
Stop & see a doctor
- NEVER with fever or blood in stool (dysentery) — it traps the infection inside
- Severe bloating or constipation after use — possible ileus, see a doctor
- High doses affect heart rhythm — never exceed the label
Before you take it
Cautions & interactions
- Not for children — paediatric diarrhoea is ORS + zinc + doctor
- Maximum 2 days of self-use — diarrhoea persisting beyond that needs a doctor
- Rehydration with ORS comes first; loperamide only manages the symptom
- Skip it if diarrhoea started right after antibiotics — ask a doctor
On the shelf
Brands in India & where to buy
Prices are indicative MRPs for the listed pack sizes and change often — always verify on the pharmacy listing or pack. Links open marketplace searches; Naked Compound has no sponsorship or affiliate arrangement with any brand listed. Brand names are examples of what's commonly stocked, not endorsements.
When to skip self-medication
Fever beyond 3 days, blood anywhere it shouldn't be, chest pain or breathlessness, severe abdominal pain, a child under 6, pregnancy, or symptoms bouncing back within a week — any of these means see a doctor the same day instead of reaching for this pack.
Read this before you reach for anything
This page is an educational reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Doses shown are typical adult label doses for short-term self-care. Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and anyone with chronic conditions or on regular medication should check with a doctor or pharmacist first. If symptoms are severe, unusual, or match any red flag above, skip the self-medication and see a doctor. Read how we work in our methodology.