Imodium Instants - Fast Dissolving Tablets for On-The-Go Diarrhoea Relief in Under 1 Hour, 6 Count (Pack of 1)

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Absorption: Most ingested loperamide is absorbed from the gut, but as a result of significant first pass metabolism, systemic bioavailability is only approximately 0. Always check the expiry date of any medicines you are taking before you take them, the expiry date refers the end of the month. Imodium Instants are for the symptomatic relief of diarrhoea only and are not a substitute for rehydration therapy.

In a double blind randomised clinical trial in 56 patients with acute diarrhoea receiving loperamide, onset of anti-diarrhoeal action was observed within one hour following a single 4 mg dose. Malaria can often be avoided using the ABCD approach to prevention Awareness of risk, Bite prevention Check whether you need malaria prevention tablets (available below). If taken as instructed it is highly unlikely to causes addiction and is not considered addictive when used at recommended doses. These softgels contain 80 mg of EPA, 80 mg of DHA, as well as 100% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamins A and D. It is thought to bind to opiate receptors in the gut and increase intestinal transit time and fluid absorption.initially 2 tablets allowed to disintegrate on the tongue and then swallowed followed by one tablet after each loose bowel movement.

If at any time you would like to opt out from marketing, you can visit the Privacy Preferences page and select the relevant options. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you are currently pregnant, likely to get pregnant or breastfeeding. 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.

Eat small, frequent meals – Large meals put pressure on the intestines, smaller meals will give your intestines a chance to rest and recover. For IBS diarrhoea, in adults and children aged 18 years and older: dissolve two tablets onto the tongue at the start treatment, then one tablet after each loose bowel movement. Concomitant treatment with oral desmopressin resulted in a 3-fold increase of desmopressin plasma concentrations, presumably due to slower gastrointestinal motility. Our team will also be able to advise on any alternative treatments should the one you’re looking for not be available.

The concomitant administration of loperamide (16 mg single dose) and ketoconazole, an inhibitor of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein, resulted in a 5-fold increase in loperamide plasma concentrations.

Unlike Imodium Instant Melts, you will not need to answer any questions from our pharmacists before purchasing Imodium Instants.

In reproduction studies, very high doses (40 mg/kg/day – 20 times the maximum human use level (MHUL)), based on body surface area dose comparison (mg/m 2), loperamide impaired fertility and fetal survival in association with maternal toxicity in rats. The tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride which helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel, which helps the body to absorb water and salts from the bowel.Patients with AIDS treated with Imodium Instant Melts for diarrhoea should have therapy stopped at the earliest signs of abdominal distension. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you are currently taking any other medicines as this may cause an interaction.