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Loperamide is one of a group of medicines called "antidiarrheals" that are used to treat diarrhea. Loperamide is used to treat sudden, short-term (acute) diarrhea in adults and children aged 9 years and over, and long-term diarrhea in adults.
Loperamide 2 mg Instant Disintegrating Tablets
What is loperamide and what is it used for?
Loperamide is one of a group of medicines called "antidiarrheals" that are used to treat diarrhea.
Loperamide is used to treat sudden, short-term (acute) diarrhea in adults and children aged 9 years and over, and long-term (chronic) diarrhea in adults.
It helps reduce diarrhea by slowing excessive bowel movements, which helps the body absorb water and salts from the bowel, making stools firmer and less frequent.
Do not take loperamide:
If you are allergic to loperamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicineIf you have severe diarrhea after taking antibioticsIf you have an attack of inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitisIf you are constipated or your stomach appears bloated (especially in children who are severely dehydrated)If you have acute dysentery, symptoms of which may include blood in the stool and a high temperature
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Loperamide if you:
Have AIDS and your stomach is swollen. Stop taking the tablets immediately and contact your doctor.Have liver problems.Have severe diarrhea, where your body loses more fluid, sugars, and salts than usual.Have diarrhea that lasts for more than 48 hours.You will need to replace fluids by drinking more fluids than usual.
Possible side effects of Loperamide:
Stop using Loperamide and tell your doctor immediately if you notice or suspect any of the following. You may need urgent medical treatment.
Sudden swelling of the face, lips, or throat. Hives (also known as nettle rash or urticaria). Severe irritation, redness, or blistering of your skin. These could be signs of a severe allergic reaction.Blistering of your skin, mouth, eyes, or genitals.Stomach pain or severe stomach bloating.Severe constipation.Loss of consciousness or decreased level of consciousness (feeling faint).Common side effects:Headache.Feeling sick (nausea).Constipation.
Other medicines and loperamide.
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
Ritonavir (used to treat HIV)Quinidine (used to treat irregular heartbeat or malaria)Itraconazole, ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections)Gemfibrozil (used to lower cholesterol levels)Oral desmopressin (used to treat excessive urination)Other medicines that slow or speed up bowel movements.
How to take loperamide:
Severe diarrhea:
Adults and children over 12 years:
Take two tablets to start with, then one tablet after each attack. Diarrhea lasting up to 5 days.Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.
Children aged 9 to 12 years:
Take one tablet 4 times a day until diarrhea is controlled or for up to 5 days.Do not take more than this dose.
Children under 9 years:
This medicine should not be given to children under 9 years of age. Other dosage forms/strengths (such as syrup) are available for children aged 4 years and older.
If your symptoms do not improve within 2 days of taking your first dose of this medicine, you should see your doctor again, who may want to examine you further to determine the cause of your diarrhea.
Long-term (chronic) diarrhea
For adults only:
Your doctor will tell you how much loperamide to take.The starting dose will likely be between two and four tablets daily, taken in divided doses, but it will depend on each individual's needs. Once your doctor is satisfied that you are receiving the appropriate daily dose, they will likely suggest that you take your tablets twice a day.Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.
How to store Loperamide
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the label or carton after "EXP." The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store in the original packaging.
If the tablets change color or show any other signs of deterioration, consult your pharmacist, who will advise you on what to do.
Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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