Diarrhea/Gas - Gastrointestinal (GI) Flashcards
1
Q
Generic: Loperamide
A
Brand: Imodium - 2mg
Dose: 4mg 1x, then 2mg after each loose stool
Max dose: 8mg/day
2
Q
Generic: Bismuth Subsalicylate
A
Brand: Pepto Bismol - 262mg Chewtabs or suspension
Dose: 525mg up to 8x daily PRN
Max dose: 4200mg/day
3
Q
Generic: Simethicone
A
Brand: Gas-X - 40mg oral strips
80mg Chewtabs
120mg tabs
40mg/0.6mL oral suspension
Dose: 120-250mg AC and HS PRN
Max dose: 500mg/day
