Imodium Plus Loperamide Tablets are used for the treatment of sudden, short-lived attacks of diarrhoea when it occurs with stomach cramps, bloating and wind. The capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride which helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel to its normal rhythm and simeticone, which breaks up the gas bubbles in the bowl that causes cramps and bloating.
Who can use Imodium Plus Loperamide?
Imodium Plus Loperamide tablets can be used by adults and children over 12 years.
How to take Imodium Plus Loperamide?
Adolescents aged 12 - 18 years old, swallow 1 tablet initially, followed if required, by 1 tablet after every further loose bowel movement.
Adults over the age of 18, swallow 2 tablets initially, followed by one tablet after every loose stool.
Do not take more than 4 capsules in any 24 hours.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant consult your doctor before purchasing or taking Imodium Instants Loperamide 2mg tablets. Do not use if you are breast feeding.
Driving and using machines
This medication may make you feel dizzy, tired or sleepy. If affected driving or the use of machines.
Common side effects affecting up to 1 in 10 people.
Some common side effects include headache, nausea and a change in the way some things taste.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE EACH OF CHILDREN.
READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.