Loperamide Range
Loperamide (generic Imodium) is a trusted OTC medication designed to control acute, chronic, and traveler's diarrhea. Each 2 mg capsule or tablet works by slowing gut motility and increasing water absorption in the intestines, resulting in fewer, firmer stools. Suitable for adults and children aged 12 and older (capsules)
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Loperamide
Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules contain the active ingredient, Loperamide, that works to slow the muscular contractions of the intestine, to help relieve diarrhoea.
How does Loperamide work?
Loperamide reduces the speed at which the gut contents are pushed through the intestines, allowing more time for water and electrolytes to be reabsorbed from the gut contents back into the body. It results in firmer stools that are passed less frequently.
Adults and children aged 12 and over, to treat sudden short-lived (acute) diarrhoea:
- Take two capsules, with water, to begin with and then, 1 capsule after each episode of diarrhoea.
- Never take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period
- If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 24 hours, you should consult your doctor.
- To treat episodes of diarrhoea associated with Irritable bowel syndrome:
- If you know you suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome, take two capsules to control an episode of diarrhoea. Further episodes may be controlled by taking 1 or 2 capsules according to severity, up to a maximum of 8 capsules a day.
- If your symptoms change or if your acute symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, consult your doctor.
