Loperamide
Anti-diarrhoea tablets, Loperamide, for traveller's diarrhoea
Can be carried on a trip to use as needed for traveller's diarrhoea
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Please read the information below regarding Loperamide for traveller's diarrhoea before the consultation.
Traveller's diarrhoea
General background information page on traveller's diarrhoea.
How Loperamide works
Loperamide reduces the spasm in the bowel and reduces the frequency of diarrhoea. It works best if started early in the diarrhoea. During diarrhoea, fluid is lost from the body. Fluids should be replaced by drinking 3-4 litres or 6 pints of fluid a day.
The antibiotic, ciprofloxacin or azithromycin also speeds recovery in traveller's diarrhoea.
In additition the anti-sickness tablet Avomine can be taken to reduce fluid loss and discomfort.
Cautions
Loperamide should not be taken:
- When diarrhoea starts after a course of antibiotic
- Where there has been prolonged constipation before diarrhoea starts
- Where the diarrhoea contains blood and there is a high fever
- Not suitable for children
- Best avoided in pregnancy and breast-feeding women
Loperamide
Prescription medication. Consultation and supply on prescription from: £5.50
Start ConsultationSide Effects
There may be no side effects. Possible side effects include, feeling tired, dry mouth, feeling drowsy, dizzy and sick. Rashes are possible.
Dosage
Take two capsules straight away. Then take one capsule after each episode of diarrhoea for up to 5 days. The maximum number of capsules in a day in 8 (16mg). The usual amount is 3-4 capsules (6-8mg) daily.
Detailed information
See the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with Loperamide.
Patient Information Leaflet Start ConsultationOnline prescription
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Delivery to EU
Recorded delivery (requires signature)
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UK delivery: £2.90
Overseas delivery: £5.90 (Express Int'l £32.00)
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