Imodium Classic 2mg 18 Capsules  0001205
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Imodium Classic 2mg
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Imodium Classic 2mg Imodium Classic 2mg

18 Capsules  0001205
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  • Date checked: 27/04/2021
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Imodium

Product details

IMODIUM® Classic 2mg capsules relieve diarrhoea quickly and effectively. Imodium works by slowing down your bowel and returning it to its normal rhythm. This helps to restore the absorption of fluids into your body.

Everyone gets diarrhoea from time to time. Though there are many different types of diarrhoea, these are some of the most common ones:

  • Frequent diarrhoea. While most people only experience diarrhoea from time to time, some people can get it more often and persistently.
  • Travellers' diarrhoea. When you're abroad it's easy to get foreign bugs or food poisoning from unfamiliar food or drinks.
  • Infectious. There are numerous infections that can lead to diarrhoea.
  • Norovirus. If you catch what's sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, diarrhoea will likely be a symptom.
Treating Diarrhoea with IMODIUM®

The good news is that you can treat diarrhoea with IMODIUM®. Imodium can help stop diarrhoea, so you can start to feel better and get on with your day.

What does Imodium do?

IMODIUM contains the active ingredient Loperamide. This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhoea (including traveller's diarrhoea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery.

Warnings / Side effects Expand

Warnings for everyone

 This medicine is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it:

 Do not take this medicine…  If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.  If it is for a child aged under 12 (or under 18 for an IBS patient).  If you have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.  If you are having a fl are-up of an infl ammatory bowel condition like ulcerative colitis.  If you are constipated, or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe dehydration).  If you have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature. If any of these applies to you, talk to a doctor or pharmacist and do not take IMODIUM ®

Talk to your doctor first… 

 If you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop taking the capsules immediately and contact your doctor. If you suffer from liver disease.  If you have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours.  If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars.  If you have severe diarrhoea as your body loses more fl uid, sugars and salts than normal.  If you are taking any other medicines, 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).  gemfi brozil (used to treat high cholesterol). If you are unsure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of these applies to you (now or in the past), talk to a doctor or pharmacist

 Pregnancy or breast-feeding  If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.  If you are breast-feeding do not take this medicine. Small amounts may get into your milk. Talk to your doctor about a suitable treatment.

Driving and using machines  This medicine may make you feel dizzy, tired or sleepy. You may feel less alert, feel faint or pass out. If you're affected do not drive, cycle or use machines.

 Special warnings about this medicine  Your body can lose large amounts of fl uids and salts when you have diarrhoea. You need to replace the fl uid by drinking more liquid than usual. Ask your pharmacist about rehydration therapy to replace lost salts. This is especially important for children, and frail or older people.  Do not take this product for anything other than its intended use  and never take more than the recommended amount. Serious heart problems (symptoms of which include fast or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active ingredient in IMODIUM ® Classic 2mg Capsules. Some of the ingredients can cause problems 

 This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicine This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per capsule, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free'


IMODIUM ® can have side effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and most are usually mild. Get medical help at once Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

 Allergic reactions including unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, passing out or swelling of face and throat. Skin rashes, which may be severe and include blistering or peeling skin. Loss of consciousness or reduced level of consciousness (passing out, feeling faint or less alert), uncoordinated movements. If you get any of these, stop using the medicine and get medical help at once. Talk to a doctor as soon as possible Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) Itchiness or hives. Stomach pain or swollen stomach. Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) Diffi culties passing water. Severe constipation. Miosis (narrowing of the pupils of the eye). If you notice any of the above, stop using the medicine and talk to a doctor. Other effects that may occur Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) Feeling sick, constipation or wind. Headache.

 Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) Dizziness or drowsiness. Vomiting, indigestion. Dry mouth. Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) Tiredness. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Usage / Instructions Expand

Dosage: For oral use only

Short-term diarrhoea:

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 capsules to start treatment. Take 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement, up to a maximum of 6 capsules per day. If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor. Not recommended for children under 12 years.

IBS diarrhoea, previously diagnosed by a doctor:

Adults aged 18 years and over: Take 2 capsules to start treatment. Take 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement, or as previously advised by a doctor, up to a maximum of 6 capsules per day. You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours. If your symptoms change, worsen or are not improved after 2 weeks, consult your doctor.

Imodium is for the symptomatic relief of diarrhoea only and is not a substitute for rehydration therapy. Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Ingredients Expand

The active ingredient in Imodium ® Classic 2mg Capsules is: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per capsule.

Other ingredients are: Lactose, maize starch, talc and magnesium stearate (E572). The capsule itself is made up of titanium dioxide (E171), black ferrous oxide (E172), yellow ferric oxide (E172), indigo carmine (E132), erythrosine (E127) and gelatin.

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