Loperamide and anaphylactic reaction Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Loperamide Side Effects Report #5427193-1
Loperamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with diarrhoea, vomiting and was treated with Loperamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, cardiac arrest , gastrointestinal oedema, pulmonary oedema, septic shock, vomiting. Loperamide dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Loperamide Side Effects Report #4900902-3
Loperamide side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Jan 23, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with Loperamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, rhinorrhoea, skin test positive. Loperamide dosage: 2 MG, ONCE/SINGLE, ORAL. Patient recovered.