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Loperamide is used for the short-term and symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea. The movement of the intestines is slowed down so that the excess water from the intestines passes back into the body. However, the capsules should not be taken for longer than 2 days without a doctor's advice.
For adults and adolescents from 12 years of age
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 2 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist for longer, you should consult your doctor.
Overdose?
A variety of overdose symptoms may occur, including constipation, intestinal obstruction, listlessness, drowsiness, convulsions and severe respiratory disorders. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Dosage
First dose: Adults can take 2 capsules as a first dose.
First dose: Adolescents aged 12 years and over can take 1 capsule as their first dose.
Follow-up dose:
Adolescents aged 12 years and over 1 capsule 1-4 times a day after each unformed stool
Adults 1 capsule 1-6 times a day after each unformed stool
Maximum dose: A dose of 4 capsules per day for adolescents under 18 years of age should not be exceeded.
Maximum dose: A dose of 6 capsules per day for adults should not be exceeded.
Ensure adequate replacement of fluids and salts (electrolytes), especially in children.
The medicine should not be used for diarrhea caused by antibiotics or associated with fever or bloody stools.
- Acute diarrhea
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient acts directly on receptors in the intestinal area. In this way, it can partially prevent intestinal movements that transport the intestinal contents further and thus reduce the urge to defecate and the frequency of stools. Loperamide also causes the sphincter muscle in the rectum to tighten.
Based on 1 capsule
2 mg loperamide hydrochloride
1.86 mg loperamide
+ gelatine
+ lactose-1-water
121 mg lactose
+ Magnesium stearate (vegetable)
+ maize starch
+ talc
+ iron(III) oxide hydrate, black
+ iron(II,III) oxide
+ patent blue V
+ titanium dioxide
What speaks against use?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Diseases with slowed intestinal activity
- Intestinal obstruction
- Constipation, possibly also other conditions in which a further slowing down of intestinal activity should be avoided, e.g. severe flatulence
- Flatulence
- Intestinal inflammation in connection with antibiotic therapy
- Inflammation of the large and small intestine caused by bacteria (bacterial enterocolitis)
- Chronic diarrhea
- Ulcerative colitis, acute attack
- Liver diseases
Which age group should be considered?
- Infants and young children under 2 years of age: The medicine must not be used.
- Children under 12 years of age: As a rule, the medicinal product should not be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of the strength of the active substance and/or dosage form.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicinal product should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.
What adverse effects can occur?
- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- Nausea
- vomiting
- flatulence
- constipation
- abdominal pain
- Dry mouth
- headache
- fatigue
- dizziness
- skin rash
- Pain in the upper abdomen
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
What should you be aware of?
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
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