Read medical information and answer medical questions to buy treatment online.
Buy Loperamide online
Loperamide 2mg is pharmacy medicine.
To buy Loperamide online you will need to complete an online consultation before you can make an order.
- Read medical information about Loperamide
- Answer medical questions to check for eligibility
Once completed patients choose treatment, register details, and pay online. A doctor will review your order and issue the prescription electronically to our pharmacy. Medicine is then delivered direct to you.
Prices
| Loperamide (Imodium) | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Loperamide capsules 2mg | 30 capsules | £5.50 |
| Loperamide capsules 2mg | 60 capsules | £7.25 |
Dr Fox charges a small prescription fee per order.
If you have your own private paper prescription please post to our pharmacy (details).
Prescription fees
Dr Fox supplies medicine on prescription and charges a small prescription fee based on the order value of each prescription.
Prescriptions are issued by our doctors online and sent electronically to our pharmacy.
| Order value | Prescription fee |
|---|---|
| up to £10 | £1.00 |
| up to £20 | £2.00 |
| up to £40 | £3.00 |
| over £40 | £4.00 |
If you have your own private or NHS paper prescription please post to our pharmacy (details).
Dr Fox prices are 25%–50% lower than other UK online clinics.
Medical information
Written and reviewed by a team of doctors. Dr Fox is regulated by the CQC & GPhC.
General background information page on travellers' 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 azithromycin also speeds recovery in travellers' diarrhoea.
In addition 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
Side 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 is 8 (16mg). The usual amount is 3-4 capsules (6-8mg) daily.
Loperamide 2mg Patient Information Leaflet
Buy treatmentDr Fox supplies Loperamide on prescription – you are required to answer a short medical questionnaire before your order can be completed.
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Answer medical questions to order(travellers' diarrhoea)
The order process
Answer short medical questionnaire
Choose medication, register, and pay
Doctor issues prescription online
Pharmacy team post medication direct
