Imodium Classic 2mg Capsules
What are Imodium Classic 2mg Capsules?
IMODIUM Classic 2mg capsules relieve diarrhoea quickly and effectively.
Also available:
Imodium classic pack size 6
Imodium classic pack size 18
What is the active ingredient in Imodium and how does it work?
The active ingredient in Imodium is Loperamide. Loperamide works by slowing down your bowel and returning it to its normal rhythm. This helps to restore the absorption of fluids into your body.
Everyone gets diarrhoea from time to time. Though there are many different types of diarrhoea, these are some of the most common ones:
Frequent diarrhoea. While most people only experience diarrhoea from time to time, some people can get it more often and persistently.
Travellers' diarrhoea. When you're abroad it's easy to get foreign bugs or food poisoning from unfamiliar food or drinks.
Infectious. There are numerous infections that can lead to diarrhoea.
Norovirus. If you catch what's sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, diarrhoea will likely be a symptom.
Warnings and Precautions
Not suitable for use by children under the age of 12 or IBS patients under the age of 18.
If you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop using this product and speak to your doctor immediately.
DO NOT USE IF:
If you are breastfeeding
You are allergic to any of the ingredients this medication contains
You have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
You are having a flare-up of an inflammatory bowel condition, such as ulcerative colitis
You are constipated or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe dehydration)
You have acute dysentery, showing symptoms such as blood in your stools, high temperature
Speak to your GP before use if:
You are pregnant
Suffer from liver disease
Have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours or have had severe diarrhoea
Have been told by your GP that you have an intolerance to some sugars
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Loperamide hydrochloride 2mg.
Other ingredients: Lactose, maize starch, talc and magnesium stearate (E572), titanium dioxide (E171), black ferrous oxide (E172), yellow ferric oxide (E172), indigo carmine (E132), erythrosine (E127) and gelatin.
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