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Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules 10s

SKU : GLOP210

Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules are used to treat sudden, short-lived (acute) attacks of diarrhoea in adults and children over 12 years.

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GLOP210
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Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules

Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules are used to treat sudden, short-lived (acute) attacks of diarrhoea in adults and children over 12 years. The active ingredient belongs to a group of medicines called "anti-diarrhoeals" and works by making the stools more solid and less frequent.

Directions

Swallow the correct number of capsules whole with some liquid.

Adults and children over 12 years: take two capsules to begin with and then 1 capsule after each episode of diarrhoea for up to 2 days. Never take more than 6 capsules in any 24 hour period.

If your symptoms are not getting better within 2 days of taking your first dose of Loperamide Hydrochloride, you should see your doctor.

Ingredients

  • Active Ingredient: Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg
  • Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.

Cautions

  • Consult a doctor before use if you have a history of drug abuse; loperamide is an opioid and addiction is observed with opioids as a class.
  • Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.
  • Do not take this product for anything other than its intended use and never take more than the recommended amount. Serious heart problems (symptoms of which include fast or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active ingredient in Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules.
  • Loperamide Hydrochloride only treats the symptoms of diarrhoea. When you have diarrhoea, your body loses large amounts of fluid and salts. You should therefore replace this lost fluid by taking more liquids than you normally would. This is especially important for children. Your doctor may have also given you a special powder containing sugar and salts (known as oral rehydration therapy) to help your body replace the fluid and salts lost during diarrhoea.
  • If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, you should check with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, you should talk to your doctor who will decide if you can take Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules.
  • Do not take Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules if you are breastfeeding as small amounts of the medicine may get into your milk. You should talk to your doctor about suitable treatment.
  • Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules may cause dizziness, sleepiness or tiredness. If affected you should not drive or operate machinery or take part in activities where these may put you or others at risk.
  • Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, you should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Do not use Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules:

  • If you are allergic to Loperamide or any other ingredient in this product.
  • In children under the age of 12.
  • If your doctor has told you that you have a condition where slowing of the stomach or intestine should be avoided. For example: constipation, bloated tummy (particularly in children with severe dehydration or AIDS patients), inflammation of the bowel (eg. any form of colitis).
  • Loperamide Hydrochloride should not be used on its own in acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature.f in doubt about any of the above, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking this medicine:

  • If you suffer from liver disease. You may need to be more closely supervised during treatment and the dosage may have to be altered.
  • If you have AIDs and notice signs of stomach distension (swelling) whilst taking Loperamide, stop taking them and see your doctor immediately.
  • If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 2 days.

Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about taking any other medicines as you should not take any other anti-diarrhoeal preparations whilst taking Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg Capsules (except for oral rehydration therapy). Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, especially:

  • Quinidine used in heart conditions.
  • Ritonavir used in the treatment of HIV and AIDs.
  • Desmopressin used to treat bed-wetting.

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