Numark Diarrhoea Relief (Loperamide 2mg) Capsules – 12 Pack

• Do not take Loperamide Capsules if: you are allergic to loperamide or any of the other ingredients you need to keep the bowel movements normal to avoid complications such as blockage of the bowel and abnormal or rapid widening of the colon you have constipation, blockage of the bowel or a bloated tummy (in particular, in children with severe dehydration).
• Symptoms of dehydration may include drowsiness, passing little urine, dry mouth/tongue, unresponsiveness or glazed eyes) you have inflammation or irritation of the bowel e.
• diverticulosis, colitis or bacterial enterocolitis caused by Salmonella, Shigella or Campylobacter (symptoms may include watery or bloody diarrhoea) you have symptoms of dysentery, which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature you have irritable bowel syndrome These capsules should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
• Take special care if: you have or think you may have lost body fluids and salts through diarrhoea.
• Particularly important for children and frail or elderly patients with severe diarrhoea you have liver disease you have inflammatory bowel disease you have AIDS.
• You must stop taking loperamide at the earliest signs of abnormal distension.
• Since persistent diarrhoea can be an indicator of potentially more serious conditions, loperamide should not be used for prolonged periods of time.
• You should consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking loperamide as it may cause side effects.
• If any of the above apply to you, please consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
• Loperamide may interact with other medicines.
• If you are taking other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and you are unsure about taking loperamide, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• In particular you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: co-trimoxazole, an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as chronic bronchitis quinidine, used in the treatment of an abnormal heart beat ritonavir, used in the treatment of HIV infection and AIDS oral desmopressin, used in the treatment of diabetes and bedwetting.
• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, do not take Loperamide Capsules.
• It is not known if it safe to take.
• If you are breast−feeding, you should consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking, as small amounts of this medicine may get into your breast milk.
• This medicine may make you feel tired, dizzy or drowsy.
• If affected, do not drive or operate machinery or take part in activities where such effects could put yourself or others at risk.
• This product contains lactose.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
• Like all medicines Loperamide Capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Stop taking your medicine and contact your doctor immediately or nearest hospital if you experience the following (very rare side effects): Allergic reactions which can produce swelling of the face, eyes, tongue and/or lips, difficulty breathing and/or swallowing or itching Severe skin rashes including blistering of skin, mouth, eyes and genitals Severe tummy pains with bloating/swelling or increasing diarrhoea particularly if this contains blood Frequent side effects of diarrhoea being sick (vomiting) stomach cramps feeling sick (nausea) tiredness stomach pains flatulence (passing wind) indigestion drowsiness urinary retention (unable to pass urine) rash itching skin lesions Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (serious illness with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals) toxic epidermal necrolysis (serious illness with blistering of the skin) necrotising enterocolitis (serious inflammation of the bowel) megacolon including toxic megacolon (abnormal enlargement of the intestines) dry mouth Side effects reported with greater frequency constipation dizziness If any of the side effects listed become serious or you notice any side effects not listed, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Store in the original container in order to protect from moisture.
• Do not use these capsules after the expiry date shown on the outside packaging.
• Return all unused medicines to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
• Read all product packaging and labels before use.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

1. Swallow whole with a drink of water.
2. Age What for How many How often Adults and children of 12 years and over Short term Diarrhoea Two capsules to start with.
3. After that, take one capsule after each loose bowel movement.
4. Do not take more than 6 capsules in any 24 hours.
5. Do not take for more than 24 hours.
6. Adults only (18 years and over) Short term Diarrhoea Diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome, which has been diagnosed by a doctor Two capsules to start with.
7. After that, take one capsule as needed until stools become solid.
8. Do not take for more than 14 days.

Active Ingredients:

Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg.

Other Ingredients:

Lactose, Maize Starch, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Quinoline Yellow (E104), Erythrosine (E127), Patent Blue (E131) and Titanium Dioxide (E171).