Soothe your stomach fast with these effective diarrhoea tablets. Containing 2mg of the active ingredient Loperamide in every capsule, Imodium Original works quickly to slow down overactive bowels – giving your body time to absorb the water and salts you usually lose with diarrhoea, and helping you cut down on bathroom trips.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains 2mg Loperamide Hydrochloride. Also contains Lactose.

Active Ingredients: Lactose, Maize starch, Talc, Magnesium stearate (E572)

Capsule cap: Titanium dioxide (E171), Yellow ferric oxide (E172), Indigo carmine (E132), Gelatin

Capsule body: Titanium dioxide (E171), Black ferrous oxide (E172), Indigo carmine (E132), Erythrosine (E127), Gelatin

Usage and Instructions

Sudden short-lived (acute) diarrhoea:

Adults and children over 12 years: Swallow 2 capsules initially, followed if required, by 1 capsule after every further loose bowel movement, up to a maximum of 6 capsules per day.

Diarrhoea associated with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) already diagnosed by a doctor:

Adults of 18 years and over: Swallow 2 capsules initially, followed if required, by 1 capsule after every further loose bowel movement, or as advised previously by your doctor.

Warnings

Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period
Keep out of the sight and reach of children
Read the leaflet carefully before use
For the symptomatic relief of diarrhoea only and is not a substitute for rehydration therapy
If your symptoms change or if your diarrhoea persists for more than 2 weeks, consult your doctor

Side Effects

Many people will experience no or only very mild side effects when taking Imodium Original for a short period of time. Common side effects include:

Constipation
Dizziness
Nausea
Headaches
Flatulence

In rare cases, some people may experience more serious side effects. Stop taking Imodium Original and seek immediate medical attention if you:

Feel faint, less alert, or have passed out
Have lost balance or coordination

Loss of consciousness, depressed level of consciousness, tiredness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur when diarrhoea is treated with this medicine. Therefore, it is advisable to use caution when driving a car or operating machinery.