Details

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Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited

Registraction Number
MAL19990042AZ



Content

• Active Ingredient: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per capsule
• Excipients: Each capsule contains 127 mg of lactose
• Formulation: Hard gelatin capsules with an opaque green cap and an opaque dark grey body, containing white powder
• Packaging: 240 capsules per bottle

Indication
Imodium 2mg Capsules are indicated for:

• Acute Diarrhoea: Symptomatic treatment to reduce the frequency and volume of stools.
• Chronic Diarrhoea: Control of chronic diarrhoea associated with inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), as an adjunct to specific therapies.
• Post-Surgical Diarrhoea: Short-term control of diarrhoea following surgical procedures, including ileostomy.
• Intractable Diarrhoea in Children: For occasional use in children aged 4–8 years under specialist supervision.

Instructions

• Dosage:
  • Adults and Children ≥12 years:
    • Initial dose: 2 capsules (4 mg)
    • Subsequent doses: 1 capsule (2 mg) after each loose stool
    • Maximum daily dose: 10 mg (5 capsules)
  • Children 4–8 years:
    • Maximum daily dose: 4 mg (2 capsules)
  • Children <4 years: Not recommended.
• Administration: Swallow capsules whole with water. Do not chew or crush.
• Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to loperamide or any excipients
  • Children under 4 years of age
  • Acute dysentery (characterized by blood in stools and high fever)
  • Acute ulcerative colitis
  • Bacterial enterocolitis caused by invasive organisms including Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter
  • Pseudomembranous colitis associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
• Special Precautions:
  • Use with caution in patients with liver disease or AIDS
  • Monitor for signs of acute pancreatitis, including upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting .
  • Ensure adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement during treatment.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Do not use past the expiry date .