Imodium Instant Tablets

Imodium Instant Tablets

What are Imodium Instant Tablets?

IMODIUM Instants are the fastest dissolving tablets for on-the-go diarrhoea relief.

Specially designed to give quick relief in under one hour, they dissolve instantly on your tongue so you don’t need to take them with water.

Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea and acute episodes of diarrhoea associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosed by a GP.

What is the active ingredient in Imodium and how does it work?

The active ingredient in Imodium is Loperamide. Loperamide works by slowing down your bowel and returning it to its normal rhythm. This helps to restore the absorption of fluids into your body.

Everyone gets diarrhoea from time to time. Though there are many different types of diarrhoea, these are some of the most common ones:

1. Frequent diarrhoea. While most people only experience diarrhoea from time to time, some people can get it more often and persistently.
2. Travellers' diarrhoea. When you're abroad it's easy to get foreign bugs or food poisoning from unfamiliar food or drinks.
3. Infectious. There are numerous infections that can lead to diarrhoea.
4. Norovirus. If you catch what's sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, diarrhoea will likely be a symptom.

Warnings and Precautions

Not suitable for use by children under the age of 12.

If you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop using this product and speak to your GP immediately

DO NOT USE IF:

• If you are breastfeeding
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients this medication contains
• 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 (especially in children with severe dehydration)
• You have acute dysentery, showing symptoms such as blood in your stools, high temperature

Speak to your GP before use if:

• You are pregnant
• Suffer from liver disease
• Have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours or have had severe diarrhoea
• Have been told by your GP that you have an intolerance to some sugars

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg.
 

Other ingredients: Gelatin, mannitol, aspartame, mint flavour and sodium hydrogen carbonate.

How do I use Imodium Instant Tablets?

Dosage:

Acute diarrhoea:

12 years and over: TWO tablets initially followed by ONE tablet after each loose stool. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 6 tablets.

Under 12 years: not to be given.

Acute episodes of diarrhoea associated with IBS:

18 years and over: TWO tablets initially, followed by ONE tablet after every loose stool, or as previously advised by a doctor. Maximum daily dose 6 tablets.

Under 18 years: not to be given.

What are the side effects of Imodium Instant Tablets?

Possible side effects:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness,
• Constipation

If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your GP promptly.

If you have any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.