Imodium Original Capsules For Effective Relief From Diarrhoea In Just One Dose Diarrhoea Relief Capsules, White, Tablets, 12 Count

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It comes as tablets, including tablets that melt on your tongue, capsules and a liquid. The liquid is only available on prescription. The tablets that melt are called Imodium Instants or Imodium Instant Melts Children 60 to 95 pounds (ages 9 to 11 years): 2 mg to start, then 1 mg after each loose stool that occurs after that. Don’t take more than 6 mg per day.

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If you've bought loperamide for short-term diarrhoea, do not take it for longer than 48 hours without talking to a doctor.

Do not take loperamide for more than 48 hours without talking to a doctor. Adults (over 18) with long-lasting or recurring diarrhoea Tablets that melt in your mouth: put the tablet on your tongue and let it melt in your saliva. You can then swallow it without a drink. Do not chew it. You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling. IMODIUM® Original capsules, IMODIUM® Classic capsules, IMODIUM® Instants, IMODIUM® Instant Melts and IMODIUM® IBS Relief Capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride. For acute diarrhoea (aged 12+) and for medically diagnosed IBS diarrhoea (aged 18+). IMODIUM® Dual Action Tablets. For acute diarrhoea and its gas related symptoms (aged 12+). Always read the label. Your doctor will adjust your dose according to your symptoms and how well loperamide is working, up to a maximum of:

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There is another medicine for diarrhoea called co-phenotrope. This works in a similar way to loperamide to slow down your gut. Imodium is a safe medication for most people. However, it should still be used carefully. And in some cases, it should be avoided. The following warnings can help keep you safe. Conditions of concern Your baby is much more sensitive than you, so if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to be careful about what you put in your body. When choosing an over-the-counter medicine, make sure that you speak to your pharmacist and read the label to see whether the medicine is suitable for use in pregnancy. IBS sufferers The recommended dose depends on the type of diarrhoea you have and your age. Adults (over 18), with short-term diarrhoea or IBS Loperamide is also available combined with simeticone. Simeticone is used to treat farting (flatulence or wind). Taking these medicines together helps if you have diarrhoea with painful stomach cramps and bloating.

Imodium can cause side effects, but most of the time these are mild. To reduce your risk of adverse effects when taking Imodium, always carefully follow the instructions on the label. The active ingredient in Imodium is loperamide. It works by making the muscles in your intestines contract more slowly, resulting in firmer stools.

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Loperamide is not usually recommended in pregnancy. This is because there is not enough information to say whether it is safe or not. Most cases of diarrhoea get better in 5 to 7 days. If your diarrhoea does not stop in 7 days, talk to your doctor. It is important to understand the causes and to treat any complications, for instance dehydration.

Children 48 to 59 pounds (ages 6 to 8 years): 2 mg to start, then 1 mg after each loose stool that occurs after that. Don’t take more than 4 mg per day. feeling dizzy – if loperamide makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay sitting down until you feel better. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you do not faint, then sit until you feel better. Avoid driving, cycling, or using tools or machines if you feel dizzy. Liquid: this comes with a measuring cup, plastic syringe or spoon to help you measure the right dose. If you do not have one, ask your pharmacist. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount of medicine. Dosage and strength