Loperamide 2mg Capsules 6’s

Description

Loperamide Capsules contains loperamide which is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood). It works by decreasing contraction of the intestines which makes stools more solid and less frequent.

How to use

Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Loperamide 2mg Capsule may be taken with or without food

Precautions

Loperamide is unsafe to use during pregnancy.Its however safe to use during lactation and in kidney disease.Caution should be observed in liver disease.Consult your doctor if you have diarrhea lasting for more than 48 hours. Don’t use if you have blood in your stool or it’s dark or black in color. The drug can make you dizzy or drowzy. Avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery when taking this drug. Try to drink plenty of fluids. Having diarrhea can make you dehydrated. Do not take loperamide if you are allergic to it. Do not take this drug if you have blood in your stools or if your stools are dark or black in colour. Do not take this drug if you are severely constipated.Common side effects include flatulence,nausea,headache and constipation.