Adult Acute diarrhoea 4 mg stat followed by 2 mg after each subsequent loose bowel movement.
Chronic diarrhoea 4 mg stat followed by 2 mg after each subsequent loose bowel movement until diarrhoea is controlled. Maintenance: 4-8 mg daily in divided doses. Max 16 mg daily.
Childn 8-12 yr 2 mg tds,
>6 yr 2 mg bd. Maintenance:
1/
3-½ initial dose.