Each Loperamide 2 mg capsule contains:

active ingredient: loperamide hydrochloride – 2 mg;

For a full list of excipients, see section List of excipients.

Posology:

Acute diarrhoea

Adults and children over 12:

2 capsules (4 mg) initially followed by 1 capsule (2 mg) after every loose stool.

The maximum daily dose should not exceed 6 capsules (12 mg).

Symptomatic treatment of acute episodes of diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome in adults aged 18 years and over

Two capsules (4 mg) to be taken initially, followed by 1 capsule (2 mg) after every loose stool, or as previously advised by your doctor. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 6 capsules (12 mg).

Paediatric population

Loperamide is contraindicated in children less than 12 years of age.

Elderly

No dose adjustment is required for the elderly.

Renal impairment

No dose adjustment is required for patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic impairment

Although no pharmacokinetic data are available in patients with hepatic impairment, Loperamide should be used with caution in such patients because of reduced first pass metabolism. (see Special warnings and special precautions for use).

Method of administration

Oral use. The capsules should be taken with liquid.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antipropulsives:

ATC code: A07DA03

List of excipients

Loperamide 2 mg capsules

microcrystalline cellulose

sodium starch glycolate

magnesium stearate

Composition of capsule

Gelatin

Titanium dioxide

Yellow iron oxide

Allura red AC – FD&C Red 40

Azorubine – Carmoisine (E122).

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