ABYDIUM CAPSULES 2MG

Country: Singapore

Language: English

Source: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)

Active ingredient:

Loperamide Hydrochloride

Available from:

GOLDPLUS UNIVERSAL PTE LTD

ATC code:

A07DA03

Pharmaceutical form:

CAPSULE

Composition:

Loperamide Hydrochloride 2.00 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

Pharmacy Only

Manufactured by:

XL Laboratories Private Limited

Authorization status:

ACTIVE

Authorization date:

2022-03-24

Patient Information leaflet

ABYDIUM
LOPERAMIDE 2mg
_Patient Information Leaflet_
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What is in this Leaflet
(a) Name of Product
(b) Description of Product
(c) What is the medicine?
(d) Name and strength of active ingredient
(e) What is this medicine used for?
(f) How much and how often should you use this medicine?
(g) When should you not take this medicine?
(h) Undesirable effects/side effects
(i) What other medicine or food should be avoided whilst taking
this medicine?
(j) What should you do if you miss a dose?
(k) What special precautions should you take?
(l) Signs & symptoms of overdose
(m)What to do when you have taken more than the
recommended dosage?
(n) How to store ABYDIUM Capsules
(o) Contents of the pack and further information
(A) NAME OF PRODUCT
ABYDIUM
(B) DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
Dark green coloured cap and Light grey coloured body, Size '3'
non-brittle hard gelatin capsules containing white granular
powder.
(C) WHAT IS THE MEDICINE?
This medicine is called ABYDIUM. Each capsule contains the
active substance loperamide hydrochloride 2mg.
(D) NAME AND STRENGTH OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Loperamide hydrochloride 2mg
(E) WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE USED FOR?
Abydium is used to treat diarrhea, Abydium makes the stools
more solid and less frequent.
You can take Abydium 2mg capsule for sudden (acute) diarrhea
or long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea.
You may also be given Abydium 2mg capsule if you have part
of your intestines removed, as this often causes diarrhea.
(F) HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE THIS MEDICINE?
The dose of Abydium 2mg Capsule that you will need to take
will depend on your age and the type of diarrhea.
Abydium 2mg Capsule is to be taken by mouth.
You can take Abydium 2mg Capsule at any time of day.
The capsules should be taken with liquid.
CAPSULES
ADULTS (INCLUDING ELDERLY)

for sudden (acute) diarrhea, take 2 capsules at once, then
take 1 capsule after every loose stool. If you have a solid or
hard stool, or if you go for 24 hours without a bowel
movement, do not take any more capsules.

for long-lasting (chronic) di