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

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Adults aged 18 years and over: Take 2 tablets initially, followed if required by 1 tablet after every loose bowel movement, or as advised previously by your doctor. 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. For this reason, it's important to see a doctor to find out the cause of your diarrhoea if it continues beyond 7 days. If you notice that your baby isn’t feeding as well as usual, seems unusually sleepy, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, then talk to your doctor, midwife or health visitor.

Always ensure you maintain adequate fluid intake and where possible use products like Dioralyte Sachets. If you've bought loperamide for short-term diarrhoea, do not take it for longer than 48 hours without talking to a doctor. The clinical relevance of this pharmacokinetic interaction with P-glycoprotein inhibitors, when loperamide is given at recommended dosages is unknown. Diarrhoea occurs when fluid cannot be absorbed from the contents of your bowel, or when extra fluid leaks into your bowel.Side effects with Imodium are rare but should you experience any side effects report to your doctor or pharmacist.

While loperamide does bind to opiate receptors it does not cross the blood brain barrier, so it will not produce any usual typical opioid effects such as pain relief, drowsiness or dependency. If you are pregnant, you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product to be sure that this is the right medication for both you and your baby. Adults and children over 12 should take two tablets to start treatment, then one tablet after each loose bowel movement. Loperamide binds to the opiate receptor in the gut wall, reducing propulsive peristalsis, increasing intestinal transit time and enhancing resorption of water and electrolytes. Loss of consciousness or reduced level of consciousness (passing out, feeling faint or less alert), uncoordinated movements.This makes loperamide a good choice for managing diarrhoea as you can treat your diarrhoea effectively without any of the side effects that typical opioids can cause. Clinical comparisons with other anti-diarrhoeal drugs confirmed this exceptionally rapid onset of action of loperamide. 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. Why leave it untreated when you can relieve diarrhoea, and help reduce the loss of fluids and salts. From My Pharmacy you can purchase your prescription treatments online without ever having to leave your home, making it much easier for people to get the vital treatments they need safely and promptly.

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They are manufactured by McNeil Products and are available from The Independent Pharmacy in packs of 18 tablets. Sulphites can cause allergy like reactions, most commonly asthma symptoms in those with underlying asthma. Loperamide will relieve your diarrhoea by slowing down your overactive bowel, allowing water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body correctly. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you. Certain items cannot be delivered through this service and therefore this service not be visible in the checkout.Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.