Loperamideratiopharm acute 2 mg film-coated tablets, 10 pcs

Instructions for use for Loperamideratiopharm acute 2 mg film-coated tablets, 10 pcs

Detailed instructions for Loperamideratiopharm acute 2 mg film-coated tablets, 10 pcs

Field of use

Loperamideratiopharm Acute 2mg (pack size: 10 pc) serves the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea. By taking Loperamideratiopharm acute 2mg (pack size: 10 pc) , both the number of diarrhea and the intestinal activity are lowered. The unnecessary side effects such as abdominal pain, cramps or flatulence are alleviated.

Mode of action

The active ingredient Loperamide contained in Loperamideratiopharm acute 2mg (pack size: 10 pc) is used. Loperamide inhibits the intestinal movement and thus ensures normalization of intestinal activity. Furthermore, Loperamideratiopharm Akut 2mg (pack size: 10 pc) The water loss from the irritated intestinal cells and at the same time increase the absorption of liquid and salts from the intestine. This leads to the normalization of the chair.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

1 Film-coated tablet from Loperamideratiopharm Akut 2mg (pack size: 10 pc) contains:

• 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride

Other components of Loperamideratiopharm Akut 2mg (pack size: 10 pc):

Corn starch, Lactose-Monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, copovidone, high -disperses silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (ph. EUR).

Contradictions

• The medicine must not be taken
  • if you are hypersensitive (allergic) against Loperamide hydrochloride or one of the other components.
  • of children under the age of 12.
  • if you are avoiding conditions in which a slowdown of the intestinal activity is to be slowed down, e.g. B. suffer when the body, constipation and intestinal closure suffer.
  • if you suffer from diarrhea, which are associated with fever and/or bloody stool.
  • if you suffer from diarrhea during or after taking antibiotics (pseudomembranous [Antibiotika-assoziierte] colitis).
  • if you suffer from chronic diarrhea. (These diseases may only be treated with Loperamide in accordance with the medical prescription.)
  • if you suffer from an acute thrust of ulcerative colitis (ulcers in large intestine).
• Children under 2 years of age must not be treated with loperamide-containing medicines, such as this.

dosage

Application recommendation of Loperamideratiopharm Akut 2mg (pack size: 10 pc):

• Adults occupy 2 capsules at the beginning of the treatment. Then take 1 capsule after each additional unshaped chair. The daily maximum dose of 6 capsules must not be exceeded.
• Children and adolescents from the age of 12 take 1 capsule at the beginning of the treatment and after each other unshaped chair. The daily maximum dose of 4 capsules must not be exceeded by this patient group.

Take in the capsules with a little liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Taking

• Please take the tablets with sufficient liquid (preferably a glass of water).

Patient information

• What should be taken into account in children?
  • Children under 2 years of age must not with pharmaceuticals containing Loperamide, such as B. this medicine can be treated.
  • Children between 2 and 12 years of Donly be treated according to the medical prescription with medicinal products containing Loperamide. Due to the high active ingredient content, the preparation is not suitable for this age group. According to the medical regulation, other forms of dosage are available for this.
• Particular caution when taking it is required:
  • if you have AIDS and take the medicine for diarrhea treatment. At the first signs of a body that has been driven out, you should end the take of the drug and visit your doctor. There are individual reports on a severe inflammatory expansion of the colon (toxic megacolone) in AIDS patients. These suffered from viral and bacterial pathogens caused infectious fatal inflammation (colitis) and were treated with Loperamide.
  • if you suffer from a liver disease, consult your doctor before taking it.
    • The medicine may only be applied according to the medical prescription if a liver disease exists or has been through because the reduction of Loperamide can be delayed in serious liver diseases.
  • pay attention to a sufficient replacement of liquid and salt (electrolytes). This is the most important treatment measure in the event of diarrhea, since large fluid and salt losses can occur. This applies in particular to children.
• The drug leads to the end of the diarrhea, whereby the cause is not remedied. If possible, the cause should also be treated. So speak to your doctor.
• The recommended dosage and the duration of 2 days must not be exceeded because severe constipation can occur.
• If the diarrhea continues to exist after 2 days of treatment, the medicine must be discontinued and a doctor must be consulted.

• Wateriness and operating machines:
  • In the event of diarrhea or as a result of taking the drug, fatigue, dizziness and sleepiness can occur. Therefore, caution is advised in road traffic or working with machines.

Pregnancy

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using all drugs.
• Pregnancy:
  • Even if with a limited number of women (approx. 800) who take the active ingredient of the drug during pregnancy, no clear indications of a fruit -damaging effect were found, you should not use the medicine during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding
  • Since small amounts of the active ingredient can convert into breast milk, you should not use the medicine during breastfeeding.

Hints

In the event of diarrhea, large fluid and salt loss can occur. Therefore, make sure that liquid and salt (electrolytes) are replaced, especially in children and older people.
If the diarrhea lasts for more than 6 days, you should see a doctor.

Miscellaneous

- A treatment with the drug that is over 2 days may only be carried out under medical prescription and monitoring. - A application of the drug that goes beyond 2 days may only be carried out under medical prescription and course. The most important measure for diarrhea is therefore a sufficient replacement of liquid and salt. This applies in particular to children .- The drug is not suitable for children under the age of 12. According to the medical prescription, other medicines are available for this.