Imodium Instant Melts Loperamide 2mg 12 Tablets

Description

Imodium Instant Melts are mint-flavoured loperamide 2mg tablets that dissolve on the tongue without water for the relief of acute diarrhoea, in a pack of 12 sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Format	Orodispersible tablets (dissolve on the tongue)
Pack	12 tablets (2 x 6)
Active ingredient	Loperamide hydrochloride 2mg per tablet
Legal category	Pharmacy medicine (P)
Age	Adults and children aged 12 and over
Flavour	Mint

Who it is for

Adults and children aged 12 and over with acute diarrhoea.
Adults aged 18 and over with diarrhoea linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that a doctor has diagnosed.
People who need a tablet they can take without water, for example while travelling.

Not suitable for: Not suitable for children under 12, or for people with blood in their stools and a high fever, acute ulcerative colitis, bacterial enterocolitis or antibiotic-associated colitis.

How to use

Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Adults and children aged 12 and over (acute diarrhoea): place two tablets on the tongue to start, then one tablet after each loose stool.
Let the tablet dissolve on the tongue and swallow with saliva; no water is needed.
Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Adults 18 and over with doctor-diagnosed IBS: use the same dose, or as your doctor advised.
If diarrhoea has not improved within 48 hours, stop taking the tablets and see your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How many can I take in a day?

No more than 6 tablets (12mg) in 24 hours.

Do I need water?

No. The tablet dissolves on the tongue and you swallow it with saliva.

Can children take it?

Only children aged 12 and over. It must not be given to children under 12.

Can I take it if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

It is not recommended. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.

What is the difference from the 6-tablet pack?

Same tablet and strength; this pack has 12 tablets and is a pharmacy medicine, so our pharmacist may ask a few questions.

Safety and storage

Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost through diarrhoea.
Do not take more than the recommended dose; overdose can cause serious heart problems.
Contains aspartame, and a mint flavour containing traces of sulphites, glucose and benzyl alcohol.
Store in the original package.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

This is a medicine. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition or take other medicines.