Loperamide Hydrochloride PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

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Properties

Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.610
M pt. 223-225°C
Density 1.190 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301
Precautionary Statement  P301 + P310
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29333990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 2811

Description

Application
Loperamide hydrochloride is commonly used as an over-the-counter and prescription medication to treat acute and chronic diarrhea including travelers diarrhea and diarrhea associated with certain medical conditions.

Purpose
The main purpose of loperamide hydrochloride is to reduce the frequency of diarrhea by decreasing intestinal motility and increasing water absorption.

General Description
Loperamide hydrochloride is a synthetic opioid receptor agonist that acts on the intestinal wall to slow down gut movement without significantly affecting the central nervous system at normal doses.