What are numark loperamide capsules? Numark loperimide capsules diarrhoea relief loperamide capsules contain the active ingredient, loperamide, that works to slow the muscular contractions of the intestine, to help relieve diarrhoea. Who can take numark loperamide capsules? Suitable for adults and children over the age of 12. This product is not eligible for returns ingredients what are the active ingredients? Loperamide hydrochloride. What are the other ingredients? Maize starch, lactose monohydrate, povidone k 30, brilliant blue fcf e133, quinoine yellow e104, magnesium stearate, talc, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium starch glycolate and purified wateringredients usage how to take numark loperamide capsules short term diarrhoea adults and children over 12 years 2 capsules 4mg initially, followed by 1 capsule 2mg after each loose stool bowel movement the maximum dose is 6 capsules 12mg in 24 hours diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome adults aged 18 years and over 2 capsules 4mg initially, followed by 1 capsule 2mg after each loose stool, or as previously advised by your doctor the maximum dose is 6 capsules 12mg in 24 hour. For ibs diarrhoea, you can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not use if any one attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours and talk to your doctor. Usagelt p warnings precautions to consider before using numark loperamide capsules do not take loperamide if you are allergic hypersensitive to loperamide hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine have acute dysentery, which is characterised by blood in your stools and a high temperature have acute ulcerative colitis inflammation of the large intestine, accompanied by ulcers have a bacterial infection of the intestines, such as salmonella poisoning have an infection of the large intestine following the use of antibiotics have constipation, or any form of inflammation or blockage of the bowel have abdominal distension, which produces a bloated stomach these capsules should not be taken by children under 2 years old. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have liver problems have aids. Consult a doctor before use if you have a history of drug abuse loperamide is an opioid and addiction is observed with opioids as a class. 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 loperamide 2 mg capsules. Other medicines and loperamide tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicine quinidine used to treat an uneven heart beat ritonavir used to treat hiv itraconazole or ketoconazole used to treat fungal infections gemfibrozil used to reduce high fat levels cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood desmopressin reduces the amount of urine produced by the kidneys important information about some of the ingredients of loperamide if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium 23 mg per capsule, that is to say essentially sodium free. Pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility if you are pregnant or breast feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines loperamide may make you feel tired, dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or use machinery until you are sure you are not affected. Possible side effects like all medicines, loperamide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If the following happens, stop taking the capsules and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital an allergic reaction swelling of the lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing skin rash or hives blisters bleeding peeling of the lips, eyes, nose, mouth and genitals. These are very serious but rare side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. In addition, the following side effects have been reported at the approximate frequency shown other side effects common may affect up to 1 in 10 people constipation, feeling sick nausea, wind flatulence headache dizziness. Uncommon may affect up to 1 in 100 people stomach pain or discomfort, dry mouth upper stomach pain, being sick vomiting indigestion dyspepsia rash rare may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people stomach bloating abdominal distension. Not known frequency cannot be estimated from the available data loss of consciousness, stupor, reduced consciousness reduced pupil size miosis bowel obstruction ileus, enlarged intestine megacolon, a burning or tingling sensation of the lips or tongue glossodynia stomach