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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Fortasec
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Fortasec uses
- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- Use
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
Active ingredient
Fortasec HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Fortasec
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Fortasec HCl.
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking antibiotics.
When using this product,
tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
Other information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
- store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, D&C yellow # 10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday
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References
- Dailymed."ANTIDIARRHEAL LOPERAMIDE (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE) SOLUTION [HOLLIDAY-SCOTT S.A.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "loperamide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "loperamide". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0083... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Fortasec?Depending on the reaction of the Fortasec after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Fortasec not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Fortasec addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Fortasec, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Fortasec consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Fortasec drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Fortasec medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Fortasec drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Fortasec is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Seven visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Fortasec drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5mg | 6 | 85.7% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 14.3% | |
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Fortasec drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Fortasec drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Fortasec need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| > 3 month | 1 | 50.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Fortasec drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty stomach | 1 | 100.0% | |
Six visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 4 | 66.7% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 16-29 | 1 | 16.7% | |
Visitor reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology