{"product_id":"loperamide-2mg-capsules-diarrhoea-and-traveller-s-diarrhoea","title":"Loperamide 2mg Capsules","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoperamide 2mg Capsules is a treatment used for diarrhoea \u0026amp; traveller's diarrhoea where clinically appropriate. It contains Loperamide hydrochloride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitability depends on your symptoms, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous treatment and pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations where relevant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Loperamide 2mg Capsules exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe treatment schedule for diarrhoea \u0026amp; traveller's diarrhoea is: 4 mg initially, then 2 mg after each loose stool. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration unless advised by a clinician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwallow the medicine with water at the times directed. If a dose is missed, follow the patient leaflet and do not double the next dose unless specifically instructed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor short-term symptom relief only. Stop and seek advice if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours. Avoid where there is blood in the stool, high fever, severe colitis, marked abdominal swelling or suspected bowel obstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf symptoms of diarrhoea \u0026amp; traveller's diarrhoea worsen, do not respond as expected or you develop a serious reaction, stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoperamide 2mg Capsules contains Loperamide hydrochloride as the main active ingredient or treatment component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact formulation, excipients, device components or inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and pack supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check the patient information leaflet or product instructions supplied with your specific pack, particularly if you have known allergies or intolerances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation, nausea, headache and abdominal discomfort can occur. Do not use to suppress diarrhoea with blood, high fever or suspected severe colitis without clinical assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor short-term symptom relief only. Stop and seek advice if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours. Avoid where there is blood in the stool, high fever, severe colitis, marked abdominal swelling or suspected bowel obstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevere dehydration, blood in the stool, fever of 38°C or higher during travel, persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, jaundice, confusion or severe systemic illness requires medical assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop treatment and seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only as directed on the pack or by the pharmacist, and seek clinical review if symptoms are severe, recurrent, atypical or not improving as expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pharmacy Only","offers":[{"title":"12 capsules","offer_id":53440230850896,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 capsules","offer_id":53440725516624,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/8106\/5040\/files\/Loperamide_2mg_Capsules.png?v=1787491180","url":"https:\/\/i-prescribe.co.uk\/products\/loperamide-2mg-capsules-diarrhoea-and-traveller-s-diarrhoea","provider":"I Prescribe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}