Diarsec 2 mg Tablet

Diarsec 2 mg Tablet contains 2 mg of loperamide in each tablet. Loperamide is an antidiarrheal medicine used to help reduce frequent, loose stools and improve stool consistency in short-term diarrhea. Diarsec 2 mg Tablet belongs to the opioid-related antidiarrheal class, but it works mainly in the gut rather than for pain relief. It is used for diarrhea when a healthcare professional decides it is appropriate, including traveler’s diarrhea and diarrhea related to bowel irritation.

How it works: Loperamide in Diarsec 2 mg Tablet slows down the movement of the intestines so the body has more time to absorb water and salts from stool. This helps make bowel movements less frequent and less watery.

Diarsec 2 mg Tablet is a standard adult-strength loperamide tablet, so each tablet provides a full 2 mg dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet fits the typical way loperamide is used: one tablet at a time, with the dose adjusted to symptoms and medical advice. A doctor may choose Diarsec 2 mg Tablet when a simple, swallowable tablet is preferred and an exact 2 mg dose is needed.

• Short-term diarrhea
• Traveler’s diarrhea
• Reducing frequent loose stools
• Improving stool consistency
• Symptom control while hydration is maintained

• Swallow Diarsec 2 mg Tablet with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly as directed by your healthcare professional, especially for the first dose and repeat doses.
• Use it only when diarrhea is present; stop once stools become normal or if your doctor tells you to stop.
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration while using this tablet.
• Do not take more than the maximum daily amount on your prescription or the package instructions.
• If diarrhea lasts more than 2 days, or if you develop fever or blood in the stool, get medical advice promptly.

Each Diarsec 2 mg Tablet provides 2 mg of loperamide, and dosing depends on the reason for use and your age. In adults, loperamide is often taken as an initial 4 mg dose followed by 2 mg after each loose stool, but the exact schedule and the maximum amount per day must be decided by a clinician or follow the product labeling. Do not exceed the daily limit advised for you, because higher-than-recommended doses can be dangerous.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Loperamide may include:

• Constipation
• Abdominal discomfort or cramping
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth

• Do not use Diarsec 2 mg Tablet if you have bloody diarrhea or a high fever without medical advice.
• Avoid this medicine if your diarrhea may be caused by an infection that needs treatment, such as certain bacterial or parasitic illnesses.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because loperamide can build up in the body more easily.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose; taking too much can cause serious heart rhythm problems.
• Alcohol, driving, or operating machinery may be risky if this tablet makes you dizzy or sleepy.
• Stop and seek care if diarrhea does not improve quickly or if dehydration symptoms appear.
• Keep extra caution in older adults, who may be more sensitive to constipation and side effects.

• Quinidine
• Ritonavir
• Ketoconazole
• Certain antibiotics that affect gut infection treatment decisions
• Other medicines that can slow the gut or cause constipation, including some opioids and anticholinergics

Store Diarsec 2 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.