Description
IMODIUM (Loperamide) 2 mg: relief from diarrhoea
Imodium contains loperamide 2 mg. It relieves diarrhoea, including travellers’ diarrhoea, by slowing down the movement of the gut so more water is absorbed from the stool.
How to take it
- Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (4 mg) after the first loose stool, then 1 tablet (2 mg) after each loose stool that follows.
- Don’t take more than 4 tablets (8 mg) in 24 hours.
- Children under 12: ask a doctor. A lower dose is used for children.
- Drink plenty of fluids to replace what you lose with diarrhoea.
Do not use if you have
- Bloody or black stools
- A fever
- Mucus in your stool
- An allergy to loperamide
Heart warning
Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious heart rhythm problems, which can be fatal. Never take more than directed. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take other medicines, as some can raise loperamide levels in the body.
Stop using it and ask a doctor if
- Diarrhoea lasts more than 2 days
- Your stomach becomes swollen or bloated
- You get a rash or other allergic reaction
- You feel faint or have a fast or irregular heartbeat
Product details
- Active ingredient: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg
- Form: Tablets
- Medicine type: Anti-diarrhoeal
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does Imodium work?
Loperamide often starts to work within 1 to 3 hours.
What’s the maximum dose of Imodium?
For adults and children 12+, no more than 8 mg (4 tablets) in 24 hours. Higher doses can cause serious heart rhythm problems.
When shouldn’t I take Imodium?
Don’t take it if you have a fever, or blood or mucus in your stool. See a doctor instead.
Related guide
Read our guide: Travellers’ diarrhoea: prevention and treatment · Motion sickness: how to prevent and treat it when travelling
Important
This page is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always read the label and leaflet that come with the product. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without talking to a qualified healthcare professional.
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