Name: Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide 6 Capsules
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SKU: 9197-M
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<p>SECTION_START: Overview</p><h3>What are Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules 6s</h3><p>Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules contain the active ingredient, Loperamide, that works to slow the muscular contractions of the intestine, to help relieve diarrhoea.</p><h3>How does it work</h3><p>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.</p><p>SECTION_END: Overview</p><p>SECTION_START: Ingredients</p><STRONG>The active ingredient is loperamide hydrochloride.</STRONG> <P>To enable chemist Direct to get the best availability and price for this product, it may be sourced from a range of wholesalers. This may mean the ingredients will vary slightly in each product. If you would like to know the current ingredients list for this, please feel free to contact Customer services on 0121 541 1800</P><p>SECTION_END: Ingredients</p><p>SECTION_START: Usage</p><h3>How to take Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide</h3><p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor has told you.</p><p>Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.</p><ul>    <li>Loperamide is for oral use only.</li>    <li>Swallow the capsules whole with some liquid.</li>    <li>Short-term diarrhoea Adults and children over 12 years .2 capsules 4mg initially, followed by 1 capsule 2mg after each loose stool bowel movement</li>    <li>The maximum dose is 6 capsules 12mg in 24 hours.</li>    <li>Adults aged 18 years and over: 2 capsules 4mg initially, followed by 1 capsule 2mg after each loose stool, or as previously advised by your doctor.</li>    <li>The maximum dose is 6 capsules 12mg in 24 hours</li></ul><p>SECTION_END: Usage</p><p>SECTION_START: Warnings</p><h3>Precautions to consider before using Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide</h3><ul>    <li>Do not use if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.</li>    <li>Avoid using if you have a known allergy to loperamide.</li>    <li>Consult a doctor before using if you have liver disease, a heart rhythm disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.</li>    <li>Do not give to children under 2 years old.</li></ul><h3>What are the common side effects</h3><ul>    <li>Common side effects may include constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness.</li>    <li>Serious side effects can include severe constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, uncomfortable fullness, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, and fainting.</li>    <li>Stop taking loperamide and seek medical help if you experience watery or bloody diarrhea, stomach pain or bloating, ongoing or worsening diarrhea, or symptoms of a serious heart problem e.g., fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, sudden dizziness.</li></ul><p>SECTION_END: Warnings</p>

What are Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules 6s 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 it 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.

Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide 6 Capsules

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Diarrhoea Relief - Loperamide 6 Capsules

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