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It is unlikely to affect your ability to drive but in a small amount of people it can make them drowsy. You must not take Imodium Instant for diarrhoea attacks that last longer than 48 hours, and you must not take more than 6 tablets in one day. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are trying to become pregnant, then you should consult your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking loperamide tablets. Other effects that may occur Common: (affects less than 1 in 10 but 1 or more in 100 people) ¦ Feeling sick, constipation or wind. You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours.
Whenever an underlying etiology can be determined, specific treatment should be given when appropriate. Imodium is one of the UK's most well-known diarrhoea treatments, and the Imodium Instant Melts provide on the go relief for short-lived bouts of diarrhoea.There is a chance that loperamide tablets could make you feel dizzy or drowsy, however this is not always the case.
Speak to a pharmacist if you have signs of dehydration, such as peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee. It helps by slowing down an overactive bowel, giving the salts and water that your body loses when you have diarrhoea the chance to absorb into the body. If you’re suffering with multiple symptoms, IMODIUM® Dual Action Relief Tablets provide relief of diarrhoea as well as bloating, cramps, and wind.DOSAGE: Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets initially, followed if required, by 1 tablet after every further loose bowel movement, up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day. For this reason, it's important to see a doctor to find out the cause of your diarrhoea if it continues beyond 7 days. Oxidative N-demethylation is the main metabolic pathway for loperamide, and is mediated mainly through CYP3A4 and CYP2C8.
If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Imodium Instants. These increases were not associated with central nervous system (CNS) effects as measured by psychomotor tests (i.Migraine is a common health condition, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men.
Lactose intolerance – Dairy products can cause diarrhoea in lactose intolerant people, if you find yourself experiencing diarrhoea after eating anything dairy you may be lactose intolerant.
If you need immediate short-term relief, taking loperamide can reduce the number of times you go to the toilet and it makes your poo less watery. Imodium Instants must be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, or in patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding, because of the risk of accumulation and toxicity (metabolic acidosis).