Imodium Instants Loperamide 2mg 12 Pack

• Adults and children aged 12 and over: place 2 tablets (4mg) on the tongue to dissolve, then swallow; take 1 tablet (2mg) after each further loose stool.
• Do not take more than the maximum stated in the leaflet (do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours).
• Drink plenty of fluids to replace what is lost.
• Stop once your stools are firm or normal, and see a doctor if diarrhoea lasts more than 48 hours.

Safety information

Who should not use it

Do not use if you are allergic to loperamide or any ingredient, in children under 12, or if there is blood in the stools or a high fever. See a doctor instead if you have severe constipation, bloating, a bowel condition such as a flare of ulcerative colitis, or diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.

Warnings & precautions

This treats the symptom, not the cause, so drink plenty of fluids. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose - taking too much loperamide can cause serious heart problems. See a doctor if you are no better after 48 hours or if you get severe stomach pain or bloating.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Do not use unless your doctor advises it.

Possible side effects

Constipation, headache, wind, dizziness or nausea. Rarely, allergic reactions; and very rarely, with overdose, serious heart-rhythm problems.

Always read the label

This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Loperamide hydrochloride 2mg. Also contains gelatin, mannitol (E421) and aspartame (E951).

Imodium Instants Loperamide 2mg 12 Pack Patient Information Leaflet