Diarrohoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules

Diarrohoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules contain the same active ingredient as Imodium capsules which retail for £3.15 in chemists and supermarkets. Loperamide acts on opioid receptors that are found in the muscle lining the walls of the intestines. By acting on these receptors, loperamide reduces the muscular contractions of the intestine (peristalsis) that move food and faecal matter through the gut.

Loperamide therefore reduces the speed at which the gut contents are pushed through the intestines. This allows more time for water and electrolytes to be reabsorbed from the gut contents back into the body, and results in firmer and stools that are passed less frequently. Loperamide is therefore used to treat acute (sudden and short-lived) episodes of watery diarrhoea, and can be bought without a prescription for this purpose.

How can you sell this item for so much less than my local chemist?

We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this medication are based on the non branded version of Imodium Capsules. Imodium Capsule's active ingredient is Loperamide 2mg which actually provides the desired effects.

Does your medication give me the same effect as the branded version?

Absolutely. When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug it is given unique rights to sell it for a number of years. Once that ends any company can make it providing they meet the regulations. Therefore, over the counter drugs have identical medical properties regardless of brand, packaging and advertising.

The key is the ‘active' ingredient - the chemical that actually treats the symptom.  Protections and quality control apply equally to all branded and non branded products. The non branded product must meet the same quality standards as the branded version. Packaging may vary, but the items are identical and the results will be the same.

Dr. Chris Steele GP, the resident Doctor on ITV1's This Morning agrees:

“The key is the active ingredient. Look on the brand you know, note the active ingredient and then check it's the same one at the same dose as the generic brand.

How to take Diarrohoea Relief - Loperamide Capsules:

Adults and children aged 12 and over, to treat sudden short-lived (acute) diarrhoea:

• Take two capsules, with water, to begin with and then, 1 capsule after each episode of diarrhoea.
• Never take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period
• If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 24 hours, you should consult your doctor.
• To treat episodes of diarrhoea associated with Irritable bowel syndrome:
• If you know you suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome, take two capsules to control an episode of diarrhoea. Further episodes may be controlled by taking 1 or 2 capsules according to severity, up to a maximum of 8 capsules a day.
• If your symptoms change or if your acute symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, consult your doctor.

Each Diarrohoea Relief capsule contains:

2 mg loperamide hydrochloride as the active ingredient.

Possible side effects whilst taking Diarrohea Relief - Loperamide Capsules:

• It is very rare to experience the following symptoms after taking Loperamide: tummy cramps, feeling sick, vomiting, indigestion, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and skin reactions, including nettlerash.
• Allergic reactions to Loperamide are very rare. An allergic reaction can be recognised, for instance, by skin rash, itching, shortness of breath or swollen face. If any of these signs occurs, stop taking Loperamide and see your doctor.
• Sever bloated tummy or stoppage of bowel activity or difficulty urinating (passing water) have been reported. If this should occur, stop taking Loperamide and contact your doctor.
• If your medicine affects you in any other way, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use Diarrohea Relief - Loperamide Capsules:

• If you are allergic to loperamide or any other ingredients in this product
• In children under the age of 12
• If your doctor has told you that you have a condition where slowing of the stomach or intestine should be avoided. For example:

• Constipation
• Bloated tummy (particularly in children with sever dehydration or AIDS patients)
• Inflammation of the bowel (e.g. any form of colitis )
• Loperamide should not be used on its own in acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature.
• Patients aged under 12 years should not receive loperamide capsules unless prescribed by a doctor.
• If in doubt about any of the above, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Caution when taking this medicine:

• If you suffer from liver disease, tell your doctor before taking any loperamide. You may need to be closely supervised during treatment and the dosage may have to be altered.
• Loperamide only treats the symptoms of diarrhoea. When you have diarrhoea, your body loses large amounts of fluid and salts. You should therefore replace this lost fluid by taking more liquids than you normally would.
• Your pharmacist may also recommended that you use a special powder containing sugar and salts (known as oral rehydration therapy) to help your body replace the fluid and salts lost during diarrhoea.
• If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 24 hours, see your doctor.
• If your are taking loperamide to control episodes of diarrhoea associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosed by your doctor, you should return to him/her if the pattern of your symptoms changes. Also if your diarrhoea symptoms persist for more then two weeks, such as there is a need for continuous treatment during this time, then you should consult to your doctor.
• Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, you should talk to your doctor who will decide if you can take loperamide.
• Breast Feeding: Do not take loperamide if you are breast feeding as small amounts of medicine may get into your milk. You should talk to your doctor about suitable treatment.
• Other medicines: Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about taking any other medicines as you should not take any other antidiarrhoeal preparations whilst taking loperamide except for oral rehydration therapy.
• Driving or operating machinery: Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy, tired or sleepy after taking loperamide.

Standard Delivery
For orders under £40 in value we charge £3.49 for UK mainland delivery, regardless of weight and size. The vast majority of orders (over 90%) are despatched either on the same working day or the following working day. A signature is required on receipt. Our standard delivery option includes packaging, handling, delivery insurance and Royal Mail 1st Class recorded delivery postal costs.
To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.
For orders that weigh 25kg or more (and for every subsequent 25kgs) there is an additional handling charge of £3.49 per 25kg. All other delivery conditions apply as above.

Delivery charges to Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually within 3-10 days from dispatch. Certain product and weight restrictions apply.

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Note: Certain weight and product restrictions apply.

To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.