Loperamide 2mg capsules
Product details
This Medicine is sold at the professional discretion of an Everwell pharmacist.
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Uses: For the relief of sudden, short term diarrhoea in adults and children of 12 years and over. It can also be used by adults of 18 years and over for the relief of short term diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which has been previously diagnosed by a doctor.
Suitable for: Adults and children of 12 years and over.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: For short term diarrhoea, take two tablets to start with. After that, take one tablet after each loose bowel movement. Don't take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. Don't take for more than 48 hours.
Adults only (18 years and over): For Diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome, which
has been diagnosed by a doctor, take two tablets to start with. After
that, take one tablet as needed until stools become solid. Don't take
more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. Don't take for more than 48 hours for each attack of diarrhoea.
Hazards and Cautions
- Do not give to children under 12 years
- Do not take more than the amount recommended above
- If your short term diarrhoea does not go away within 48 hours talk to your doctor
Storage
Do not store above 25ºC. The tablets should be stored in the original packaging, in order to protect from moisture.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Each tablet contains Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg.
