Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Composition of Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Depotex 4 mg Tablet contains Loperamide hydrochloride 4 mg. It belongs to the Peripherally acting opioid receptor agonist (antimotility agent) class of medicines.

Uses of Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Treatment of acute diarrhea; symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhea (as advised by doctor); helps reduce stool frequency and urgency.

Key benefits

• Reduces frequency of loose stools
• Decreases urgency
• Improves stool consistency
• Provides symptomatic relief in diarrhea

How Depotex 4 mg Tablet works

Loperamide is an antidiarrheal that acts on opioid receptors in the intestinal wall to reduce gut motility. This slows intestinal transit, allowing more water and electrolytes to be absorbed, making stools firmer and less frequent.

How to take Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. For acute diarrhea, take as directed by a doctor/label; usually taken after loose stools. Swallow with water; may be taken with or without food. Maintain adequate fluids/ORS. Do not use for more than 48 hours for acute diarrhea unless advised by a doctor.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause bloating and loose motions. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Depotex are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation
• nausea
• abdominal cramps/pain
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• flatulence

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in children below recommended age/weight without medical advice. Do not use if there is blood in stools, high fever, dysentery, acute ulcerative colitis, antibiotic-associated colitis (C. difficile), or bacterial enterocolitis (e.g., Salmonella/Shigella/Campylobacter). Stop and seek medical help if constipation, abdominal distension, severe abdominal pain, or no improvement within 48 hours. Use with caution in liver disease. Overdose/misuse can cause serious heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation, torsades) and CNS toxicity—do not exceed recommended dose. Ensure rehydration, especially in children and elderly.

Do not take Depotex if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.

Interactions with other medicines

CYP3A4/CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin/erythromycin, ketoconazole/itraconazole, gemfibrozil) may increase loperamide levels; P-gp inhibitors (e.g., quinidine, ritonavir) increase exposure; other QT-prolonging drugs may raise arrhythmia risk; CNS depressants may increase drowsiness.

How to store Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and direct light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Depotex 4 mg Tablet

Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts. Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GERMAN REMEDIES

Therapeutic class:

Antidiarrheal

Drug class:

Peripherally acting opioid receptor agonist (antimotility agent)