Paregoric Medication Information

Get detailed information on Paregoric, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Paregoric provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Paregoric

Pronunciation : par e gor' ik

ICD Code : Y53.6 Therapeutic Classification : Antidiarrheals

Trade Names/Brand Names of Paregoric

International :

Camphorated Tincture of Opium

Why is Paregoric Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an opiate, prescribed for diarrhea. It decreases stomach and intestinal movement in the digestive system.

When should Paregoric not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who have diarrhea due to poisoning, who are taking sodium oxybate, seizures and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Paregoric?

Child: The recommended dose is 0.25 to 0.5 mL/kg of body weight 1 to 4 times a day.
Adult: The recommended dose is 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) 1 to 4 times a day.

How should Paregoric be taken?

It comes as a liquid to take by mouth after each loose bowel movement.

What are the warnings and precautions for Paregoric?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of head injury, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, under active thyroid, asthma, Addison’s disease, stomach problems, inflammation of the pancreas, bowel or urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, or blood disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and sit or stand up slowly while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.