Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
1.4. Acute diarrhoea

1.4.2. Antimotility drugs

Preferred List
LOPERAMIDE (capsules, tablets)

Restrictions:

Second line treatment of acute diarrhoea.

Prescribing Notes:

Rehydration sachets (see section 9.2.1) are considered the first line treatment for acute diarrhoea.

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Total Formulary
CODEINE PHOSPHATE

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