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Loperamide 2mg Capsules - 30 Capsules

£2.99

Loperamide hydrochloride 2mg capsules to help stop diarrhoea.

  • SKU: 432
  • Category: Diarrhoea
  • Tags: Loperamide 2mg Capsules - 30 Capsules

 

What are Loperamide 2Mg Capsules?

 

Loperamide 2mg capsules relieve diarrhoea quickly and effectively. 

 

The active ingredient is Loperamide. Loperamide works by slowing down your bowel and returning it to its normal rhythm. This helps to restore the absorption of fluids into your body.

 

Everyone gets diarrhoea from time to time. Though there are many different types of diarrhoea, these are some of the most common ones:

  1. Frequent diarrhoea. While most people only experience diarrhoea from time to time, some people can get it more often and persistently.

  2. Travellers' diarrhoea. When you're abroad it's easy to get foreign bugs or food poisoning from unfamiliar food or drinks.

  3. Infectious. There are numerous infections that can lead to diarrhoea.

  4. Norovirus. If you catch what's sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, diarrhoea will likely be a symptom.

 

Warnings and Precautions

Not suitable for use by children under the age of 12 or IBS patients under the age of 18.

If you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop using this product and speak to your doctor immediately

DO NOT USE IF:

  • If you are breastfeeding

  • You are allergic to any of the ingredients this medication contains

  • You have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics

  • You are having a flare-up of an inflammatory bowel condition, such as ulcerative colitis

  • You are constipated or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe dehydration)

  • You have acute dysentery, showing symptoms such as blood in your stools, high temperature

Speak to your GP before use if:

  • You are pregnant

  • Suffer from liver disease

  • Have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours or have had severe diarrhoea

  • Have been told by your GP that you have an intolerance to some sugars

 

Ingredients

 

Active ingredient: Loperamide hydrochloride. Each hard gelatin capsule contains 2mg Loperamide hydrochloride.

 

Other ingredients: Maize starch, lactose, povidone, sodium starch glycollate and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxides (E172) and patent blue V (E131). The printing ink contains shellac, simeticone, titanium dioxide (E171) and propylene glycol (E1520)

How do I take Loperamide 2Mg Capsules?

 

Dosage:

For adults and children over 12:  Take TWO capsules after first loose bowl movement, followed by ONE capsule after each loose bowel movement thereafter. DO NOT take more than 6 capsules in a 24 hour period

  • You must not take loperamide capsules for diarrhoea attacks that last longer than 48 hours

  • If you are an adult with IBS that has been diagnosed by your GP, you may take loperamide capsules for up to 2 weeks, however you must not exceed the stated dose

What are the side effects of Loperamide 2Mg Capsules?

 

Possible side effects:

  • Dizziness

  • Drowsiness

  • Tiredness,

  • Constipation

If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your GP promptly.

 

If you have any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assitance as soon as possible.

 

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