Description:
Green opaque and grey opaque capsule with “HD” printed on one end and “CD 2” on the other end of the capsule.
Indication:
For the relief of acute nonspecific diarrhoea and of chronic diarrhoea associated with inflammatory bowel disease, as well as to
reduce the volume of discharge from ileostomies.
Dosage:
Usual adult dose : Oral, 6 to 8 mg per day up to a maximum of 16 mg per day.
Usual paediatric dose : Below 6 years - Not recommended.
6 to 8 years - Oral, 4.0 mg per day in divided doses.
9 to 12 years - Oral, 6.0 mg per day in divided doses.
Note: In general, dietary treatment of diarrhoea in children is preferred whenever possible.
