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Subject:
Imodium Dose
From:
Thomas Sobieski <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 14 Nov 1996 13:04:46 -0800
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>I did want to add a word of caution about the use of Imodium (loperamide
>HCl) for ECE.  Please be *very* careful with this drug for your ferrets and
>consult your vet about proper dosing.  First, loperamide is an opium
>derivative (no, you can't get stoned from it) and *very* potent.  The
>dosage for adult humans is only 2 mg.
 
Actually the initial dose is 4mg, followed by 2mg after each loose bowel
movement.  REMEMBER I'M NOT A VET but based on a 2 lb fert dose of Imodium
liquid is about 5 drops initially a 2 drops thereafter.  IMO.
 
Tom
[Posted in FML issue 1754]

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