{"id":7535,"date":"2021-02-24T09:12:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T09:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7535"},"modified":"2022-11-28T13:51:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T13:51:49","slug":"dimor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/dimor\/","title":{"rendered":"Dimor &#8211; Loperamide Hydrochloride Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dimor 2mg\u00a0Loperamide Hydrochloride Film Coated Tablets\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Dimor Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dimor normalizes bowel movements, counteracts fluid loss, and increases the ability to hold stools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dimor 2mg uses <\/strong>in temporary (\u00a0acute\u00a0) <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">diarrhea<\/a>.\u00a0This medicine can also be prescribed by a doctor for other uses such as prolonged (\u00a0chronic\u00a0) diarrhea and in the &#8220;bag on the stomach&#8221; (\u00a0stoma\u00a0) after certain gastrointestinal surgeries or in case of inability to hold the stool (feces incontinence).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you bought this medicine without a prescription, you must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before You Take Dimor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Dimor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to loperamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), to children under 12 years<\/li><li>If you have a high <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a> or blood in the stool (\u00a0acute\u00a0dysentery)<\/li><li>In acute symptoms of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the colon (\u00a0ulcerative colitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>In\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the small and large intestine caused by invasive bacteria, including\u00a0<ul><li>Salmonella<\/li><li>Shigella<\/li><li>Campylobacter<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>In inflammation-like conditions of the colon caused by\u00a0antibiotics(pseudomembranous\u00a0colitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>If the passage of food through the intestine is already slow, for example in case of <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">constipation<\/a> or distended abdomen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take this medicine for anything other than its intended use (see section 1) and never take more than the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0(see section 3).\u00a0Severe heart problems (with symptoms such as rapid or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients taking too much loperamide, the active substance in Dimor.<\/li><li>Treatment with Dimor relieves symptoms but does not cure the cause.\u00a0Before long-term treatment, the underlying disease must therefore be investigated and treatment against this put in the first place.<\/li><li>If temporary diarrhea has not stopped after 2 days of treatment, discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.<\/li><li>If you have impaired liver function, you should consult a doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.<\/li><li>In diarrhea, the body loses more fluid and salts than normal.\u00a0Children, in particular, are susceptible to dehydration.\u00a0Replace fluid loss by drinking plenty of fluids.\u00a0Do not give tablet to children under 12 years of age without a doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0AIDS\u00a0and your stomach swells, stop taking <strong>Dimor 2 mg tablet <\/strong>immediately and contact a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dimor should not be given to children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Dimor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines can affect or be affected by treatment with Dimor if taken at the same time.&nbsp;Examples of such drugs are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quinidine\u00a0(\u00a0antiarrhythmic\u00a0agent)<\/li><li>Ritonavir (anti-HIV \/ AIDS drug)<\/li><li>Itraconazole and\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0(\u00a0antifungal\u00a0)<\/li><li>Gemfibrozil and cholestyramine (antihypertensive agents)<\/li><li>Desmopressin (anti-bedwetting agent and disease caused by a lack of production of\u00a0antidiuretic hormone, so-called\u00a0diabetes insipidus\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with the use of this tablet during pregnancy is limited.\u00a0Talk to your doctor before using Dimor during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Dimor if you are breast-feeding.&nbsp;Small amounts of the drug may pass into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Drowsiness <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>May occur during treatment with this tablet. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dimor Contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dimor contains\u00a0lactose.\u00a0If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Take Dimor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take <strong><em>Dimor 2 mg tablet<\/em><\/strong> exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><em><strong>In case of temporary diarrhea<\/strong><\/em><ul><li><em>The usual<\/em>\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults:\u00a0Start with 2 tablets.\u00a0If diarrhea has not stopped within 2-3 hours, take 1 tablet after each loose stool.\u00a0Take a maximum of 8 tablets per day.\u00a0<strong>Dimor2mg uses <\/strong>for a maximum of 2 days in a row.\u00a0Doctors may have prescribed another\u00a0dosage\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>In\u00a0chronic\u00a0diarrhea<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>Dose\u00a0one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults<\/em>: 1-8 tablets per day.\u00a0Take a maximum of 8 tablets per day.<\/li><li>The tablets should be swallowed whole with half a glass of water.<\/li><li><strong>Use for children<\/strong><ul><li>Dimor should not be given to children under 12 years of age.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Dimor Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center immediately for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms may include increased <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart rate<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>Changes in a heartbeat<\/li><li>Muscle stiffness<\/li><li>Uncoordinated movements<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Difficulty urinating<\/li><li>Poor breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(These symptoms can potentially have serious, life-threatening consequences).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children react more strongly than adults to large amounts of Dimor.&nbsp;Contact a doctor immediately if a child has ingested too much of the medicine or has any of the above symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Dimor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten <strong>Dimor tablet.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of <strong>Dimor medicine,<\/strong> ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Dimor Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, <strong>Dimor medicine <\/strong>cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Dimor and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or\u00a0hive,s\u00a0and difficulty breathing.\u00a0This is a sign of\u00a0angioedema.<\/li><li>Extreme fatigue<\/li><li>Coordination problems<\/li><li>Loss of consciousness or loss of consciousness<\/li><li>Severe abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> and\/or swollen stomach which may be a sign of blocked or enlarged bowel.<\/li><li>Lyell&#8217;s<em> syndrome (\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0):<\/em>\u00a0Severe widespread skin damage (dermal detachment of the epidermis and superficial mucous membranes).<\/li><li><em>Stevens-Johnson syndrome:<\/em>\u00a0An extremely severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with skin rash usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes as well as other mucous membranes such as genitals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;adverse reactions have&nbsp;been reported from clinical trials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common Dimor side effects (affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Flatulence\/gas<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people):<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal pain or discomfort<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Indigestion<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are reported after marketing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0such as <ul><li>Anaphylactic\u00a0shock<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Muscle stiffness<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Small\u00a0pupils<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Difficulty urinating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Dimor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is loperamide hydrochloride.\u00a0Each tablet contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0<ul><li>Maize\u00a0starch<\/li><li>Lactose monohydrate\u00a042.8 mg<\/li><li>Microcrystalline cellulose<\/li><li>Copovidone<\/li><li>Colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate<\/li><li>Hypromellose<\/li><li>Macrogol 6000<\/li><li>Simethicone emulsion containing dimethicone, silicon dioxide, methylcellulose, sorbic acid, and water.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dimor tablets are white and round, marked with an &#8220;L&#8221; on one side.\u00a0Diameter: 7 mm.<\/li><li>Blister packs: 16, 40 x 1 and 100 x 1 tablets.<\/li><li>Plastic jar: 500 tablets (only for dose dispensing and hospital use).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nordic Drugs AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 300 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 61 Limhamn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Merckle GmbH, Blaubeuren, Germany<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dimor regularises bowel activities, balances fluid loss, and improves the ability to hold stools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[5531,5533,5534,5527,5529,5530,2212,2211,5532,5528],"class_list":["post-7535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-dimor","tag-dimor-side-effects","tag-dimor-tablet","tag-loperamide-hydrochloride","tag-loperamide-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-loperamide-hydrochloride-tablet","tag-medicine","tag-tablets","tag-what-is-dimor","tag-what-is-loperamide-hydrochloride"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7535"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36560,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7535\/revisions\/36560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7535"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}