
Category
Antacids and Gastrointestinal
Manufacturer
KENVUE
Pack size
6
RRP
£5.75
Legal Status
(GSL)
Uses
Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea and acute episodes of diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed by a doctor. Dissolve on the tongue with no need for water.
Format and Ingredients
Orodispersible tablet containing:
Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg
Dosage
Acute diarrhoea: 12 years and over: 2 tablets initially followed by 1 tablet after each loose stool. Maximum daily dose: 6 tablets. Under 12 years: not to be given. Acute episodes of diarrhoea associated with IBS: 18 years and over: 2 tablets initially, followed by 1 tablet after every loose stool, or as previously advised by a doctor. Maximum daily dose: 6 tablets. Under 18 years: not to be given. If symptoms do not improve within 2 days, usage should be stopped and a doctor consulted.