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Diamide |
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What is Diamide
Treating symptoms or diarrhea.Diamide is an antidiarrheal agent. It works by slowing the movement of bowel contents.
Important safety information:
- Diamide may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or tiredness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Diamide with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 48 hours without checking with your doctor.
- If your diarrhea does not get better within 48 hours or if it gets worse, contact your doctor.
- If you develop a fever, stomach bloating or swelling, or blood in your stools, contact your doctor.
- Diamide is used to treat the symptoms of diarrhea, but will not treat the condition causing the diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about the cause of your diarrhea.
- Caution is advised when using Diamide in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dehydration.
- Do not use Diamide in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without first checking with the child's doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Diamide while you are pregnant. Diamide is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Diamide.
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Diamide side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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References
- "Loperamide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Loperamide". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0083... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "6x9oc3h4ii: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Diamide - Frequently asked Questions
Can Diamide be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Diamide?
Use Diamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Diamide by mouth with or without food.
- Drinking extra fluids is recommended while you have diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- If you miss a dose of Diamide, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diamide.
Who should not take Diamide?
Some medical conditions may interact with Diamide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have bloody diarrhea; mucus in your stool; fever; bowel problems ; or diarrhea caused by food poisoning, antibiotic use, or bacterial infection.
- if you have AIDS or liver problems
- if you are taking an antibiotic
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Diamide. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Quinidine or ritonavir because they may increase the risk of loperamide's side effects
- Saquinavir because its effectiveness may be decreased by Diamide
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Diamide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Diamide be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Diamide be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Diamide, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Diamide. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Diamide?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Diamide should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported doses
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported time for results
How long will I use Diamide before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 week and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Diamide. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Diamide kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported age
| Patients | % | ||
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| > 60 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology