Description
These capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel.
- Do not give this medicine to children below the age of 12 years
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 48 hours
DO NOT USE
- if you have ever had a bad allergic reaction to loperamide or to any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6)
- if you have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
- if it is for a child aged under 12 (or under 18 for an IBS patient)
- if you are having a flare-up of an inflammatory bowel condition like ulcerative colitis
- if you are constipated, or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe hydration)
- if you have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature
- if you are breast-feeding
- for IBS if you are under 18 years
- more than 8 capsules in 24 hours
- more than the recommended doses
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
