Imodium Calming Liquid 240 ml

Imodium

How to store it Store Imodium® Calming Liquid at room temperature (15-30°C). Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions - Adults and children 12 years and over: - drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea - take 30 ml oral solution (4 mg) initially and 15 ml oral solution every time you have a loose bowel movement - do not take more than 120 ml oral solution (16 mg) in 24 hours. About this medication What the medication is used for: Imodium® Calming Liquid is used for the rapid relief of diarrhea symptoms. What it does: Imodium® Calming Liquid makes the stools more solid and less frequent. When it should not be used : You should not use Imodium® Calming Liquid if you have any of the following conditions: - if there is blood in the stools or you have a fever; - if you are constipated or your abdomen is swollen or have abdominal pain; - if your have a bacterial infection in your digestive system, or suspect food-poisoning due to bacterial contamination; - if you have an inflammation of the lower bowel; - if you are taking prescription drugs that may cause constipation such as anti-psychotic and anti-depressant medications; - if you are taking antibiotics or have ulcerative colitis; - if you know you are sensitive to one of the ingredients or to any other component of this formulation; - if in doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. What the medicinal ingredients is: Loperamide hydrochloride What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, flavour, glycerol, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, water, xanthan gum. What dosage forms it comes in: Oral solution 2 mg/15 ml, opaque green liquid with mint odour packaged in plastic bottle. Proper use of this medication Imodium® Calming Liquid should be taken by the mouth. You can take it at any time of day. Use the attached measuring cup for accurate dosing. When you have diarrhea, - you will lose a lot of fluids. Therefore, drink plenty of clear fluids, water, unsweetened juices or clear soups. - do not drink alcohol or milk and avoid fruit, green vegetables and spicy or fatty foods. These items tend to aggravate diarrhea. Usual dose: Adults (12 years and older): take 30 ml oral solution (4 mg) initially and 15 ml oral solution every time you have a loose bowel movement, to a maximum of 120 ml oral solution (16 mg) per day. Stop use if you have a solid or hard stool or if you go for 24 hours without a bowel movement. Overdose: In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

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