MCNEIL HEALTHCARE

IMODIUM 2MG 6 CAPSULES

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Composition.

The active substance is loperamide hydrochloride. One capsule contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride. The other components are: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, talc and magnesium stearate. The capsule contains: yellow iron oxide (E 172), black iron oxide (E 172), indigotine (E 132), erythrosine (E 127), titanium dioxide (E 171) and gelatin.

Therapeutic indications.

Imodium is indicated for the symptomatic control of acute and chronic diarrhea. Imodium belongs to the group of antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory/intestinal antiseptic medicines, being an anti-propulsive. In case of diarrhea, Imodium makes stools more consistent and less frequent. You may also be recommended Imodium if part of your intestine has been removed, as this can frequently cause diarrhea.

Dosage and administration.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The dose of Imodium you should use will depend on your age and the type of diarrhea. Imodium is available as capsules to be swallowed. You can use Imodium at any time of the day. Capsules should be swallowed with a quantity of liquid.

Use in adults (including the elderly), children and adolescents aged between 6 and 17 years

- for a sudden (acute) episode, take 2 Imodium capsules (4 mg loperamide hydrochloride) once, then 1 Imodium capsule (2 mg loperamide hydrochloride) after each loose stool. If you have a solid or hard stool or if 24 hours pass without a bowel movement, stop the treatment.

- for long-term (chronic) diarrhea, the exact dose will be determined with your doctor, but do not administer more than 8 Imodium capsules (16 mg loperamide hydrochloride) within 24 hours.

Use in children and adolescents aged between 6 and 17 years

- for a sudden (acute) episode, take 1 Imodium capsule (2 mg loperamide hydrochloride) once, then continue with 1 Imodium capsule (2 mg loperamide hydrochloride) after each loose stool. If the child has a solid or hard stool or if 24 hours pass without a bowel movement, stop the treatment.

- for long-term (chronic) diarrhea, the exact dose will be determined with your doctor, but never administer more than the recommended daily dose per kilogram of your child's body weight (3 capsules/20 kg, not to exceed a maximum of 8 capsules per day).

If stools become normal or if no stool has been passed for 12 hours, stop taking Imodium.

Precautions.

Do not take this medicine except for the approved indication and never take more than the recommended amount. Serious heart problems (symptoms including fast or irregular heartbeats) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active substance in Imodium.

Special warnings.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Imodium. It is recommended not to use Imodium if you are breastfeeding, because small amounts of Imodium may pass into your milk.

Driving and using machines

Imodium has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines. Fatigue, dizziness or drowsiness may accompany diarrhea, so it is advisable to be cautious when driving or using machines.

Packaging. It is available in boxes of 6 capsules.

Page updated on: 09.06.2021