Loperamide 2 mg, 10 capsules, Laropharm

Loperamide Laropharm contains loperamide hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called antidiarrheals.

In case of diarrhea, Loperamid Laropharm 2 mg capsules make stools more consistent and less frequent.

Loperamide Laropharm 2 mg capsules are used to treat an episode of:

• acute diarrhea in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age
• diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome in adults over 18 years of age.

Composition:

• The active substance is loperamide hydrochloride.
• Each capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride.
• The other ingredients are: capsule contents - corn starch, lactose monohydrate, talc, magnesium stearate; capsule shell - titanium dioxide (E171), brilliant blue FCF (E133), carmoisine (E122), gelatin.

Method of administration:

• You can take Loperamid Laropharm 2 mg capsules at any time of the day.
• The capsules should be swallowed with an adequate amount of liquid.
• Loperamid Laropharm 2 mg capsules will be referred to below as Loperamid Laropharm
• Do not take more than 6 Loperamid Laropharm capsules in 24 hours.
• If diarrhea persists for more than 48 hours, stop taking Loperamid Laropharm and contact your doctor.

Treatment of acute diarrhea:

• Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: Take 2 Loperamid Laropharm capsules once, then one Loperamid Laropharm capsule after each loose stool.
• If you have a solid or hard stool or if 24 hours pass without a bowel movement, discontinue treatment.

Treatment of acute diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome:

• Adults over 18 years of age: Initially take 2 Loperamid Laropharm capsules at a time, then one Loperamid Laropharm capsule after each loose stool, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
• If repeated episodes of diarrhea continue for more than two weeks, contact your doctor.

Contraindications:

Do not use Loperamid Laropharm 2 mg capsules if:

• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loperamide hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• you are under 12 years of age in the case of treating acute diarrhea (the form and strength of Loperamid Laropharm 2 mg capsules are not intended for administration in this age group)
• you are under 18 years of age when treating diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome.

Precautions:

Do not take this medication except for the approved indication and never take a larger amount than recommended.

Treatment with loperamide hydrochloride is a symptomatic treatment, which means that Loperamid Laropharm 2 mg capsules may make stools more consistent and less frequent, but it will not treat the cause of the diarrhoea. Whenever possible, the cause of the diarrhoea should also be treated.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility:

• Although preclinical studies have not revealed any embryotoxic or teratogenic potential for deloperamide hydrochloride, and the excretion of the drug in breast milk is in very low concentrations, it is recommended to avoid administration during pregnancy and lactation. Any administration in these situations will be done strictly on the recommendation and under the supervision of a specialist, after careful weighing of the benefit-risk ratio.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines:

• This medicine may cause mild and transient drowsiness or vertigo (dizziness).
• It is recommended that you do not drive or use machines while taking loperamide.

Presentation : 10 capsules