Imodium Original Capsules

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You can buy Imodium Capsules online from our UK registered online pharmacy. Please read the associated information about this medication to make sure it's safe for you. You can then place your order. 

After completing any associated assessment form, our pharmacists can then review your order. If approved, we can dispatch it to your chosen address, with options for next-day delivery. If for any reason your order is not approved, a full refund is issued.

About Imodium Capsules

Imodium capsules are a quick and effective way to treat diarrhoea; they are easy to take and can be effective from a single dose.

With a formula that has been proven effective for 40 years, Imodium offers a reliable treatment for both new cases and Irritable Bowel Syndrome attacks.

How does Imodium work?

When your digestive system is irritated, it speeds up the digestion process. This stops your body from absorbing water, in favour of flushing the irritant out. 

Imodium’s active ingredient, loperamide, slows the digestion process back down, allowing your body to absorb more water and return you to a regular stool.

How long does Imodium take to work?

Under most circumstances, patients have reported feeling the effects within an hour of the first dose. This can vary depending on many factors; if you find that your symptoms have not improved within 48 hours, contact your doctor.

Imodium Dosage

Adults and Children aged 12 years and older - take two capsules to start treatment, then one after each loose bowel movement, to a maximum of 6 capsules in a 24 hour period.

For IBS - take two capsules to start treatment, then one after each loose bowel movement. You may continue this treatment for up to 2 weeks, but do not take for any one attack that lasts longer than 48 hours. Do not take more than six capsules per day.

Diarrhoea can reduce the amount of water in your body - be sure to drink plenty of fluids to replace any lost water alongside this medication.

Imodium Summary

Alternatives

Some patients may find that Imodium Capsules aren’t as effective at treating their symptoms. Here at Simple Online Pharmacy, we have a number of alternatives available, including;

• Imodium Instants Tablets For Diarrhoea 
• Imodium Plus Comfort Tablets For Diarrhoea 
• Azithromycin Tablets for Traveller's Diarrhoea 

Imodium Side Effects

As with all medications, some users may experience side effects when using Imodium Capsules - however, most will not.

Stop using this medication and seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the following side effects;

• Allergic reactions, including unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, passing out or swelling of the face or throat
• Skin rashes, which may be severe and include blistering or peeling of the skin
• Loss of consciousness of a reduced level of consciousness (passing out, feeling faint or less alert), uncoordinated movements

Common Side Effects (may affect 1 in 10 patients)

• Feeling sick, constipated, or wind
• Headache

Uncommon Side Effects (may affect 1 in 100 patients)

• Itchiness or hives
• Stomach pain or swollen stomach
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Vomiting and indigestion
• Dry mouth

For a full list of side effects, including rare side effects of Imodium, read the patient information leaflet.

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Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet.

• Imodium Original 2mg Capsules Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Warnings for use of Imodium Capsules

Do not take this medication if;

• You have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients
• You are a child under the age of 12 (or under 18 for an IBS patient)
• You have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
• You are having a flare-up of an inflammatory bowel condition, such as ulcerative colitis
• You have acute dysentery, symptoms of which include high temperature and blood in your stool.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if;

• You have diarrhoea that lasts longer than 48 hours
• You suffer from liver disease or heart problems
• You have an intolerance to some sugars
• You have severe diarrhoea
• You are taking any other medications, including
• Ritonavir (used to treat HIV)
• Quinidine (used to treat malaria or abnormal heart rhythms)
• Oral desmopressin (used to treat excessive urination)
• Itraconazole or ketoconazole  (used to treat fungal infections)
• Gemfibrozil (used to treat high cholesterol)

If any of these apply to you (or have applied in the past), speak to your doctor before using this medication. If you are concerned about drug interactions, take the leaflet or box of any medications you are currently taking to the doctor for advice.

If you have HIV/AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop using this product immediately and speak to your doctor.

Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding; some of this medicine may be expressed in breast milk.

This medication is not suitable for children younger than 12 years of age.

Your body loses lots of water when you have diarrhoea - be sure to drink plenty of fluids alongside this medication.

Imodium Capsules Ingredients

Active Ingredient - Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per Imodium tablet. 

Other Ingredients - Lactose, maize starch, talc and magnesium stearate (E572). 

Capsule Ingredients -  titanium dioxide (E171), black ferrous oxide (E172), yellow ferric oxide (E172), indigo carmine (E132), erythrosine (E127) and gelatin