Diarrhoea often comes unexpectedly and disrupts your daily activities and vitality. The unrest in your bowels causes not only physical discomfort, but also uncertainty when you are on the road or at work. Teva Loperamide HCL 2 mg offers a responsible solution by normalising excessive bowel movements, so that you quickly regain your natural balance.
- Fast relief: Helps to immediately reduce the excessively strong propulsive movements of the intestine.
- Targeted action: The active substance loperamide works locally in the intestine, exactly where it is needed.
- Suitable for the whole family: Safe to use for adults and children from 8 years of age for acute or chronic complaints.
- Simple dosage: Capsules are easy to take as part of your recovery.
How it works
Loperamide hydrochloride is a clinically supported substance that slows down the activity of the intestinal wall. This gives the body more time to absorb fluid and salts from the stool, which makes the stool firmer and reduces the frequency of toilet visits. VitAdvice stands for health and convenience; with this medicine, you have a reliable tool at home to maintain control over your digestion.
Composition
| Active substance | Loperamide hydrochloride (2 mg per capsule) |
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| Number of capsules | 20.00 Capsules |
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| RVG number | 14220 |
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Ingredients
LACTOSE monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate (E572), colloidal silicon dioxide (anhydrous) (E551). Capsule wall: sunset yellow FCF (E110), patent blue (E131), titanium dioxide (E171), black iron oxide (E172), gelatin (E441). Ink: titanium dioxide (E171), shellac (E904), propylene glycol (E1520), sodium hydroxide (E524), povidone (E1201).
Use & Dosage
Children start with 1 capsule, the number of capsules per day depends on body weight. Adults start with 2 capsules. Then 1 capsule after each subsequent loose stool. For usage advice for chronic diarrhoea, see the package leaflet. Keep at least 2 hours between intakes. Acute diarrhoea should have decreased within 48 hours, otherwise stop use. If there is no improvement in the complaint within 14 days, consult a doctor. Pay attention to the maximum daily dosage.
Safety & Disclaimer
Do not use if allergic to loperamide or excipients, in children under 2 years (capsules not under 8 years), in case of possible poisoning, megacolon, bowel obstruction, high fever or blood in the stool. There is a risk of dehydration; drink 2 litres of water per day. Must NOT be used during pregnancy (unless advised by a doctor) or breastfeeding. Consult a doctor for persistent complaints or specific medical conditions such as HIV, diabetes or kidney diseases. Read the package leaflet before use.
