Acute, nonspecific diarrhea Child 2-5 yr: 1 mg tid on day 1.
Child 6-8 yr: 2 mg bid on day 1.
Child 9-11 yr: 2 mg tid on day 1.
Child = 12 yr, adult: 4 mg PO, then 2 mg after each unformed stool. Max 16 mg qd. Maintenance 1/3-1/2 initial dose.
Chronic diarrhea Adult: 4 mg PO, then 2 mg after each unformed stool until diarrhea subsides. Adjust to response. |