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Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants - 6 Tablets

Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants – 6 Tablets

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  • Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants are an orodispersible (dissolvable) form of loperamide tablets, which are used to treat diarrhoea (loose stools)

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  • What are Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants?

    Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants help to relieve diarrhoea by making the stools more solid and less frequent. These tablets are orodispersible, meaning they are designed to dissolve on your tongue. This makes them a great option for people who have trouble swallowing tablets.  

    How loperamide work

    Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants contain 2mg of the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride. Loperamide hydrochloride helps to resolve the symptoms of diarrhoea by slowing down your overactive bowel. As diarrhoea is caused by an excess of fluid in the gut, slowing down the bowel allows the body to absorb these excess fluids more effectively.  

    How to use Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants

    The recommended dosage for these loperamide tablets is two tablets to start treatment, followed by one tablet after each loose bowel movement. Do not take loperamide tablets for diarrhoea attacks that last longer than 48 hours, and do not take more than 6 tablets in a 24-hour period. If you are an adult diagnosed with IBS, your doctor may recommend taking loperamide tablets for up to two weeks. However, you should only take loperamide for this long on the advice of a doctor, and you must still not exceed the stated dose or take loperamide for an attack that lasts longer than 48 hours.  

    Loperamide side effects

    Most people take loperamide without any problems, however, loperamide can cause some side effects, such as:
    • headache
    • nausea (feeling sick)
    • constipation
    • wind
    • drowsiness (if you experience this, do not drive or use machinery)
    If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.  

    Who can’t take Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants?

    Most adults and children over the age of 12 can take loperamide tablets, providing they follow the recommended dosage. However, you must not take this medication if you:
    • are allergic to loperamide or any other ingredient in this medicine
    • have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
    • are having a flare up of an inflammatory bowel condition, such as ulcerative colitis
    • are constipated, or your stomach appears swollen
    • have acute dysentery (symptoms include blood in your stools and a high temperature)
    Loperamide is not suitable for children under the age of 12. If your child needs diarrhoea relief, please speak to one of our pharmacists for advice.  

    When to speak to a doctor or pharmacist

    Talk to your doctor or one of our pharmacists before taking this medicine if you:
    • are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
    • have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen (in this case, stop taking these tablets immediately and talk to your doctor)
    • suffer from liver disease
    • have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours
    • have severe diarrhoea
    • develop a bowel obstruction (in this case, stop taking these tablets and consult your doctor)
    • have the symptoms of IBS but are not formally diagnosed with the condition
    • are taking any other medications, including:
      • ritonavir (used to treat HIV)
      • quinidine (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms or malaria)
      • oral desmopressin (used to treat excessive urination)
      • itraconazole or ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
      • gemfibrozil (used to treat high cholesterol)
     

    How to store Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants

    Store this product below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
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