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Loperamide hci is an over the counter medication that is used to treat diarrhea. There is potential that loperamide can reduce stomach cramps that are associated with diarrhea.

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Loperamide hci 2 mg?

Anti diarrheal


Does Loperamide hci over time make your hair fall out?

I do not know what you mean by 'hci'. Loperamide is an oral tablet given usually for diarrhoea. I checked the British national Formulary 2008, and it does not give , 'falling hair' as a side effect. Even I have not encountered this in my practice. You may wait for more answers.


Where can hci be found in your body?

In stomach


Is the acid in your stomach HCI or HCL?

The acid in your stomach is HCl with a lowercase L.


Why doesn't HCI burn in stomach?

Its in a diluted form. Therefor its much more neutralized.


In the stomach HCI helps to catalyze the formation of pepsin from pepsinogen to do what task?

Pepsin is the enzyme that starts the digestion of proteins in the stomach. Specifically, it acts on proteins and breaks them into polypeptides


Which organ secretes HCI?

The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl) to help with the breakdown of food and to kill bacteria that may be present in the food.


Why does HCI acid not effect the stomach lining?

it does actually effect the stomach lining, but DNA in your stomach lining cells learn to produce cells faster. The stomach lining keeps burning away cells, but cells keep being produced.


What type of substance is hci?

HCI commonly refers to hydrogen chloride, which is a colorless, caustic, and highly corrosive gas. It is commonly used in industrial processes such as cleaning and chemical manufacturing. Additionally, it is a common component in stomach acid.


WHAT IS HCI in the tummy?

HCL (Hydrochloric acid, made from a ionic bonding of Hydrogen and Chlorine) in the stomach is an acid that dissolves the things you eat.


What is the role of HCI in the stomach?

HCI, or hydrochloric acid, plays a crucial role in the stomach by activating pepsinogen into pepsin, a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins. It also helps to denature proteins in food, making them more accessible for digestion. Additionally, HCI creates an acidic environment that helps to kill off harmful bacteria that may be present in ingested food.


Function of the stomach?

starts the digestion of the food Physical and chemical digestion Hydrochloric acid activates pepsin (protease)