{"product_id":"imodium-instant-melts-loperamide-2mg-orodispersible-tablets-12-tablets","title":"Imodium Instant Melts Loperamide 2mg Orodispersible Tablets - 12 Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImodium 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).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrodispersible tablets (dissolve on the tongue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 tablets (2 x 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoperamide hydrochloride 2mg per tablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLegal category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePharmacy medicine (P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlavour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over with acute diarrhoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults aged 18 and over with diarrhoea linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that a doctor has diagnosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who need a tablet they can take without water, for example while travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over (acute diarrhoea): place two tablets on the tongue to start, then one tablet after each loose stool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the tablet dissolve on the tongue and swallow with saliva; no water is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults 18 and over with doctor-diagnosed IBS: use the same dose, or as your doctor advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf diarrhoea has not improved within 48 hours, stop taking the tablets and see your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many can I take in a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo more than 6 tablets (12mg) in 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The tablet dissolves on the tongue and you swallow it with saliva.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan children take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly children aged 12 and over. It must not be given to children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not recommended. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference from the 6-tablet pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame tablet and strength; this pack has 12 tablets and is a pharmacy medicine, so our pharmacist may ask a few questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card scheme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink plenty of fluids to replace those lost through diarrhoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take more than the recommended dose; overdose can cause serious heart problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains aspartame, and a mint flavour containing traces of sulphites, glucose and benzyl alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the original package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of the reach and sight of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many can I take in a day?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No more than 6 tablets (12mg) in 24 hours.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The tablet dissolves on the tongue and you swallow it with saliva.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can children take it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only children aged 12 and over. 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