Katevan

Katevan is an antidiarrheal drug produced by the Finnish pharmaceutical company Leiras.

Main characteristics:

  1. Country of origin - Finland
  2. Pharm group - antidiarrheals
  3. Manufacturer - Leiras (Finland)
  4. International name - Katevan
  5. Dosage form - tablets

Catevan belongs to the group of antidiarrheal drugs; its active ingredient is loperamide. The drug has an antidiarrheal effect by slowing intestinal motility and increasing the absorption time of fluid and electrolytes.

Catevan is available in the form of film-coated tablets. It is used to treat acute and chronic diarrhea of ​​various origins. Effective for infectious diarrhea caused by bacteria and viruses, as well as for diarrhea taking antibiotics.