Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
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Key Information
What is Colodium 2mg Capsule?
Colodium 2mg Capsule contains loperamide hydrochloride 2mg and is supplied as a capsule.
Loperamide belongs to the opioid receptor agonist drug class and works locally in the gut.
It is a non-prescription product and can be ordered without a prescription, but it is still dispensed by a registered pharmacist.
It should be used as directed on the pack or by your pharmacist or doctor.
Is this strength right for me?
Colodium is available as a 2mg capsule only. Check the packaging and follow the dosing instructions provided.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose stated on the packaging, and do not use it for longer than the pack advises without speaking to a doctor.
Do not give it to children unless a doctor or pharmacist has advised it, as dosing and suitability differ by age.
If you need advice on whether it suits you, you can consult a doctor or pharmacist online before or after you order.
Delivery, packaging and ordering
Choose your product and place your order. No prescription is needed, and your order is dispensed by a registered pharmacist.
You can consult a doctor or pharmacist online on DoctorOnCall about this product before or after you order.
The product page lists fast delivery. Delivery fees depend on your location and order terms, and are not always free. Check the page for current charges.
Check the product packaging for its Malaysian registration details, and verify them through the relevant Ministry of Health Malaysia resources if needed.
Side effects, safety and when to seek help
Colodium is generally well tolerated when taken as directed, but some people may experience side effects. Avoid alcohol, as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Do not use it if you are allergic to loperamide. It may interact with medicines such as ritonavir, quinidine, and antifungals like itraconazole or ketoconazole. Some medicines that affect heart rhythm may also interact with loperamide, especially at doses higher than recommended.
Loperamide does not treat the underlying cause of your symptoms. Persistent, severe or bloody symptoms, or symptoms with high fever or signs of dehydration, should be assessed by a doctor.
Seek immediate medical attention for a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe abdominal pain or swelling, swelling of the face or lips, difficulty breathing, or any severe or unexpected reaction.
How to take your Colodium
Check the pack, and confirm with your pharmacist or doctor that Colodium is suitable for you. Tell them about all medicines you take, any heart or liver problems, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow the dosing instructions on the packaging or from your pharmacist. The usual starting dose for adults is 2mg (one capsule), and you should not exceed the maximum daily dose stated on the pack.
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Avoid alcohol while taking it.
Treatment should not usually continue beyond 2 days without medical advice. Stop and seek medical help if symptoms persist, worsen, or come with fever, blood or signs of dehydration.
Delivery & Returns
Malaysia-wide delivery
No prescription needed
Licensed pharmacy
Doctor consultation
If your order arrives damaged
Do not use Colodium 2mg Capsule if the packaging is damaged, the strip is torn or opened, or the box appears to have been tampered with.
Check the capsules and strip carefully before use.
Contact us on WhatsApp immediately and provide photos of the outer packaging and the strip.
We’ll review the issue and arrange a replacement at no extra cost if the delivery issue is verified.
Returns policy
For safety reasons, Colodium 2mg Capsule cannot be returned or exchanged once it has left our pharmacy, except in cases involving a verified delivery issue, such as damaged packaging, an incorrect item or a missing item.
If there is a problem with your order, contact us within 24 hours of delivery so we can review the issue and advise you on the next steps.
The usual adult dose for acute diarrhoea is 2mg (one capsule) taken initially, followed by 2mg after each subsequent loose stool, up to the maximum daily dose stated on the packaging, and treatment should not usually continue beyond 2 days without medical advice. This product is generally not recommended for children below the age stated on the packaging without a doctor’s guidance.
Storage Instructions
Do
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the capsules in their original strip until you take them.
Keep out of reach of children.
Check the expiry date printed on the packaging before use.
Don't
Don’t leave it in a hot car, bathroom or near a stove.
Don’t transfer capsules into unlabelled containers.
Don’t use it after the expiry date.
Don’t share your medicine with others.
Side Effects
Colodium Capsule may cause side effects in some people. The type and severity of symptoms can vary between individuals. Monitor any changes during treatment and consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist, worsen or cause concern.
Constipation
Bowel movements may become less frequent, or stools may become harder to pass.
Abdominal Cramps or Bloating
You may experience stomach cramps, abdominal discomfort or a feeling of fullness caused by bloating.
Nausea
Nausea may cause an unsettled feeling in the stomach or the sensation that you may vomit.
Dizziness
You may feel lightheaded or unsteady. Take care when standing up or moving around if this occurs.
Dry Mouth
Your mouth may feel unusually dry or uncomfortable.
Headache
Headaches may occur during treatment and can vary in intensity.
Tiredness or Drowsiness
You may feel unusually tired, sleepy or less alert. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy.
When to Seek Medical Advice
Contact a healthcare professional if symptoms persist, become severe or interfere with your daily activities. Seek urgent medical attention for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, fainting or other sudden and serious symptoms.
This information does not replace the product leaflet or advice from a healthcare professional. The possible side effects depend on the product’s active ingredients and individual circumstances.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to loperamide
Acute bloody diarrhoea or diarrhoea with high fever
Suspected bacterial enterocolitis caused by invasive organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella, or Campylobacter
Acute ulcerative colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis associated with antibiotic use
Children below the age stated on the packaging without medical advice
Drug / Food Interactions
Caution when combined with other medicines that slow gut movement, as this may increase the risk of constipation or bowel obstruction
Certain medicines that affect heart rhythm may interact with loperamide, particularly at higher than recommended doses
Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness
Should not be relied upon if diarrhoea is caused by an infection requiring antibiotic treatment, as it may mask or prolong the underlying illness
Quick Tips
Take fluids and oral rehydration solution alongside this medicine to prevent dehydration
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose stated on the packaging
Stop use and see a doctor if diarrhoea persists beyond 2 days, or if fever or blood in the stool develops
Not intended for long-term or preventive use without medical advice
This medicine should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Monitoring may be required.
Breastfeeding
Use With Care
Use with caution. Monitor infant for potential adverse reactions.
Kidney
Generally Safe
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Liver
Use With Care
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Use With Care
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
Use With Care
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
Relevant Information
Loperamide provides symptomatic relief from diarrhoea but does not treat its underlying cause, so persistent, severe, or bloody diarrhoea, or diarrhoea accompanied by high fever or signs of dehydration, should be assessed by a doctor rather than managed with this medicine alone. Maintaining adequate fluid and salt intake remains important throughout an episode of diarrhoea.
How to buy
Go to the DoctorOnCall website
Visit the DoctorOnCall website, then choose or search for Colodium 2mg Capsule and add it to your cart.
Place your order
Review your cart, enter your information and delivery details, complete your payment securely.
Pharmacist dispenses
A registered pharmacist reviews your order and prepares your medication in accordance with professional pharmacy standards.
Delivery to your door
Your order is packed securely and delivered to your address, with fast delivery options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Colodium 2mg Capsule is a non-prescription product and can be ordered without a prescription. It is still dispensed by a registered pharmacist on DoctorOnCall.
Colodium 2mg Capsule is a capsule containing Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg. The full ingredient list is shown in the Composition or Ingredients section on this page and on the product packaging.
It is supplied in a pack size of 10s. Choose the pack size you need from the options shown on this page before adding the item to your cart.
This page is limited to product, safety and handling information in line with Malaysian rules on medicine information. If you want advice on whether this product suits you, book an online consultation with a doctor or pharmacist on DoctorOnCall.
Use it exactly as stated on the pack label, without changing the amount or how often you use it. If anything on the label is unclear, check with a pharmacist before the first use, and read the Directions for Use section on this page.
Yes. DoctorOnCall offers online consultations with licensed doctors and registered pharmacists, so you can ask about this product, your existing medicines, or anything on the label before you place an order.
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep the capsules in their original blister packaging until use. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Keep it in its original pack and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
Stop using the product and speak to a doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you. Seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Product Specifications
Brand
Hovid
Classification
Non-prescription product, dispensed by a registered pharmacist
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
Loperamide
Pack Size
10 capsules (strip)
Shelf Life
Refer to the expiry date printed on the product packaging. Do not use the medicine after its expiry date.
Manufacturer
Refer to the product packaging
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
Loperamide hydrochloride
Strength
2 mg
Dosage
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Follow the dosing instructions on the packaging or from your pharmacist or doctor.
Ingredients
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg (active ingredient)
Pack Contents
1 strip of 10 capsules
Active Ingredient
Loperamide hydrochloride
Registration holder
Refer to the product packaging and package insert
Form
Oral capsule
Route
Oral use
Frequency
As directed on the packaging or by your pharmacist or doctor. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose stated on the pack.
Per Dose
Depends on the dosing instructions on the packaging
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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Important Medical Information
💊 Recommended Dosage:
The usual adult dose for acute diarrhoea is 2mg (one capsule) taken initially, followed by 2mg after each subsequent loose stool, up to the maximum daily dose stated on the packaging, and treatment should not usually continue beyond 2 days without medical advice. This product is generally not recommended for children below the age stated on the packaging without a doctor’s guidance.
🛑 Contraindications (Do not use if):
Known hypersensitivity to loperamide
Acute bloody diarrhoea or diarrhoea with high fever
Suspected bacterial enterocolitis caused by invasive organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella, or Campylobacter
Acute ulcerative colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis associated with antibiotic use
Children below the age stated on the packaging without medical advice
If you are unsure, please chat with us or consult your doctor.
⚠️ Common Side Effects:
Constipation
Dry mouth
Abdominal cramps
Nausea
Dizziness
Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions or side effects.
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