What are Imodium Capsules?

Imodium Classic Capsules are a treatment which can help to ease two different types of diarrhoea. If you’re suffering with short term diarrhoea or diarrhoea caused by IBS, this medicine can help to ease your symptoms and reduce the number of times you need to go to the toilet.

What causes diarrhoea?

The most common causes of short-term diarrhoea are stomach bugs and food poisoning, both of which will usually clear up by themselves within 7 days. However, you can also experience diarrhoea if you have long term conditions such as food allergies or intolerance, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), or coeliac disease.

How will Loperamide 2mg treat my diarrhoea?

The 2mg of Loperamide in every Imodium Classic Capsule helps to treat diarrhoea by slowing down your overactive bowel. This reduces the amount of times you will need to go to the toilet and gives your body the chance to absorb the water and salts that are usually lost when you have diarrhoea.

Does this product have any side effects?

Like all medication, Imodium Capsules can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following side effects, stop use and seek medical help immediately:

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

Other side effects include:

• Dry mouth
• Dizziness, drowsiness
• Feeling sick, constipation, wind
• Severe constipation
• Stomach pain, swollen stomach
• Itchiness, hives
• Difficulty passing water
• Narrowing of the pupils of the eye
• Headache
• Vomiting, indigestion
• Tiredness

If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.

Info Leaflet

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.558.pdf