What is Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants?
Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants help to relieve diarrhoea by making the stools more solid and less frequent. These orodispersible tablets contain 2mg of the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride.
Is Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants right for me?
Who are loperamide tablets suitable for?
Most adults and children over 12 seeking diarrhoea relief are safe to take loperamide tablets, as long as you follow the recommended dosage. You must not take this medication if:
You are allergic to loperamide or any other ingredient in this medicine
You have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
You are having a flare up of an inflammatory bowel condition, such as ulcerative colitis
You are constipated, or your stomach appears swollen
You have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature
You should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking loperamide tablets if:
If you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen (in this case, stop taking these tablets immediately and talk to your doctor)
If you suffer from liver disease
If you have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours
If you have severe diarrhoea
If you develop a bowel obstruction (in this case, stop taking these tablets and consult your doctor)
If you have IBS but have not had this condition previously diagnosed by a doctor
If you are taking any prescribed medicines and need guidance on diarrhoea relief, consult a pharmacist, especially if you are taking any of the following:
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)
Can children take Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants?
No, children must not take loperamide tablets. If your child is in need of diarrhoea relief, please contact a pharmacist or browse our full range of diarrhoea treatments.
Can pregnant or breastfeeding women take loperamide tablets?
You should consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking loperamide tablets for diarrhoea relief if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are trying to become pregnant. Do not take loperamide tablets if you are breastfeeding, as there is a chance that small amounts of the medicine could get into your milk.
Do loperamide tablets cause drowsiness?
There is a possibility that Numark Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Instants could make you feel drowsy. If you are feeling any drowsiness or dizziness after taking these loperamide tablets, do not drive or use machinery.
Are there any side effects?
As with all forms of medication, there is the possibility of side effects. These are usually common, and can include:
Headache
Nausea (feeling sick)
Constipation
Wind
Uncommon and rare side effects are unlikely to affect you. If, however, you would like more information on these possible side effects then you should consult a pharmacist or refer to the patient information leaflet.
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