Suitable for

Suitable for adults and children over 12 years for short-term diarrhoea

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before using this product.
For oral use only. Swallow whole with water. Do not chew.
IBS diarrhoea, previously diagnosed by a doctor: Adults aged 18 years and over: Take 2 capsules to start treatment. Take 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement, or as previously advised by a doctor, up to a maximum of 6 capsules per day. You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours. If your symptoms change, worsen or are not improved after 2 weeks, consult your doctor.
Short-term diarrhoea: Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 capsules to start treatment. Take 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement, up to a maximum of 6 capsules per day. If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor.
Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Hazards and Cautions

Before using this medicine
Do not take this medicine:

• • if you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients
  • if you are under 18 years for an IBS patient (or under 12 years for short-term diarrhoea)
  • if you have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
  • 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 dehydration)
  • if you have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature

If any of these applies to you, talk to a doctor or pharmacist and do not take Imodium.
Talk to your doctor first:

• • if you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop taking the capsules immediately and contact your doctor
  • if you suffer from liver disease
  • if you have diarrhoea as your body loses more fluid, sugars and salts than normal
  • if you are taking any other medicines

Storage
Do not store above 25°C.
keep the blister in the original carton to protect the capsules from light.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Active ingredients

Loperamide

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Each Soft Capsule contains 2mg Loperamide Hydrochloride
Also contains Soya Lecithin