Imodium Instants - Fast Dissolving Tablets for On-The-Go Diarrhoea Relief in Under 1 Hour, 6 Count (Pack of 1)

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Loss of consciousness or reduced level of consciousness (passing out, feeling faint or less alert), uncoordinated movements. There have been isolated reports of obstipation with an increased risk for toxic megacolon in AIDS patients with infectious colitis from both viral and bacterial pathogens treated with loperamide hydrochloride.

You may need to take it for longer if your diarrhoea is because of a bowel condition such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or short bowel syndrome. Fill in a short online consultation for our pharmacy team to review and we can deliver your treatment as quickly as the next working day. This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy.

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets initially, followed if required by 1 tablet after every further loose bowel movement, up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day. The safety of loperamide HCl was evaluated in 2755 adults and children aged ≥ 12 years who participated in 26 controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials of loperamide HCl used for the treatment of acute diarrhoea.

Since persistent diarrhoea can be an indicator of potentially more serious conditions, Imodium Instant Melts should not be used for prolonged periods until the underlying cause of the diarrhoea has been investigated. You have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature.

Adults and children over 12 should take two tablets to start treatment, then one tablet after each loose bowel movement. It might also help to eat smaller and more frequent meals, eat and drink slowly, and exercise regularly. If you are constipated, or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe dehydration). If a doctor prescribes loperamide for your child, they will use their weight or age to work out the right dose.