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Loperamide 2 mg Acute Diarrhea Mylan 12 capsules
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Loperamide 2 mg Acute Diarrhea Mylan 12 capsules

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Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg 12 capsules in our organic pharmacy, is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults. Give your opinion on the advice for use and dosage with our partner Verified opinions after your purchase.

What are the indications for Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg 12 capsules?

This medicine is an antidiarrheal which acts by slowing intestinal transit and reducing intestinal secretions.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of acutediarrhea in adults, as a complement to dietary measures.

Directions for use and dosage

This treatment should not be taken if you have fever, vomiting or blood in the stools, or if your diarrhoea occurs during antibiotic treatment, as it may reach the colon.

Give your opinion on the advice for use and dosage of Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg 12 capsules with our partner Verified opinions after your purchase.

What does it contain?

Loperamide hydrochloride .............................. 2.00 mg
Quantity corresponding to loperamide base................. 1.86 mg
For one capsule

Precautions for use

For adults and children aged 15 and over only.
Start with 2 capsules in a single dose (4 mg loperamide),
If diarrhea continues, after each loose stool, take 1 additional capsule, but :

never exceed 6 capsules per day,
never exceed 2 days' treatment.

Presentation - Packaging

Loperamide comes in a box of 12 capsules.

Our advice and opinions from natural health experts

Unlike constipation, diarrhea is due to an acceleration of intestinal transit. Stools, made up of food residues, pass through the colon too quickly, and the water or nutrients they contain don't have the time to be extracted as they would in the normal digestive process.
Painful and uncomfortable, diarrhea is a digestive disorder that's particularly hard to live with. Nevertheless, it is generally benign and can easily be stopped with a few simple tricks.

  • Choose dishes that are easy to digest, and soups that help you rehydrate, which is very important in the event of diarrhea.
  • Choose rice, carrots or well-cooked bananas.
  • And don't forget to drink plenty of water.
  • Foods that attack the digestive system are not recommended during diarrhea. These include high-fat products, sugary foods and caffeinated drinks.

Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg : The Solution for the Treatment of Acute Diarrhoea

Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg, available in 12-capsule packs, is a medicine indicated for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea in adults. It provides fast, effective relief from the uncomfortable symptoms of diarrhea. Find out how this medicine can help you regain your intestinal well-being.

Indications :

Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg is intended for the treatment of acute diarrhea, manifested by frequent, watery stools often accompanied by abdominal cramps. It is effective in relieving these symptoms and enabling faster recovery.

Mechanism of Action:

The active ingredient in this medicine, loperamide, works by slowing down bowel movements, helping to reduce the frequency and liquefaction of stools. It also helps alleviate abdominal cramps associated with diarrhea, offering overall relief.

Directions for use:

  • Take Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg as recommended by your healthcare professional.
  • The usual dosage is 2 capsules initially, followed by one capsule after each loose stool, up to a maximum of 6 capsules per day.
  • Swallow capsules with a glass of water.

Cautions and warnings :

  • Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms of diarrhea persist beyond 2 days.
  • Avoid long-term continuous use without medical advice.
  • Do not use in cases of diarrhea due to bacterial infections.

Loperamide Mylan Conseil Diarrhée 2mg is an effective solution for the treatment of acute diarrhoea in adults. For optimal use, it is important to follow your healthcare professional's recommendations and take this medication as directed. You can also share your opinion on use and dosage with our partner Verified Reviews after your purchase.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Updated on: 12/08/2019

Name of the drug

LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule

Loperamide hydrochloride

Box

Read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine as it contains important information for you.

You should always take this medicine by carefully following the information provided in this leaflet or by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.

· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.

· If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.

· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 days.

What does this booklet contain ?

1. What LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you take LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg hard capsule?

3. How to take LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule?

6. Contents of the pack and other information.

1. WHAT LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: ANTI-DIARRHEIC - ATC code: A07DA03 (A: digestive system and metabolism).

Short-term treatment of transient acute diarrhea in adults and children from 15 years of age.

This treatment is a complement to the dietary measures: read the chapter "Warnings and precautions" carefully.

You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 days.

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg hard capsules?

Never take LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule:

· If you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine, listed in section 6,

· If blood is present in your stool and / or if you have a high fever,

· If you have chronic bowel and colon disease, especially during acute attacks of ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease with bleeding),

· If you suffer from inflammation of the intestine with diarrhea and pain following the use of antibiotics (pseudomembranous colitis),

· If you suffer from inflammation of the intestine due to invasive bacteria ( bacterial enterocolitis),

· In children under 15 years of age.

This medication should not be used when stopping or decreasing bowel movement is to be avoided.

Treatment should be discontinued if constipation, abdominal distension or intestinal obstruction occurs.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, YOU MUST ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg hard capsules.

You should stop treatment and consult your doctor promptly in the following cases:

· If you do not notice improvement after 2 days of treatment ,

· In case of fever or vomiting during treatment ,

· If there is blood or mucus in the stool,

· In case of intense thirst, feeling of dry tongue. Indeed, these signs show the beginning of dehydration, that is to say, significant loss of fluid due to diarrhea. Your doctor will then judge the need to prescribe rehydration which can be done orally or intravenously ,

· If you are infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), immediately stop treatment at the 1 st signs of abdominal distension (resulting in swelling of the abdomen)

In case of liver failure (malfunction of the liver), tell your doctor; close medical supervision may be necessary when taking this medicine.

You must follow the following dietary rules during treatment:

· rehydrate yourself with abundant drinks, salty or sweet, to compensate for the loss of fluids due to diarrhea (the average daily ration of water for adults is 2 liters)

· eat enough for diarrhea ,

o avoiding certain intakes and especially milk, raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy dishes, as well as frozen foods or drinks.

o favoring grilled meats, rice.

Take this product only for the use for which it is intended (see section 1) and never take more than the recommended dose (see section 3). Serious heart problems (symptoms may include a fast or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active substance in LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule.

Children and adolescents

Not applicable.

Other medicines and LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines , including :

· itraconazole or ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections),

· gemfibrozil (used to treat high levels of fat in the blood),

· oral desmopressin (used in particular to limit thirst and urine production in patients with diabetes insipidus).

This medicine contains LOPERAMIDE . Other drugs contain it. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see How to take LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule?).

LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg hard capsule with food, drink and alcohol

Not applicable.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Do not take this medication without asking your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

This medication will only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.

If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as only he can judge the need to continue it.

Breastfeeding is not recommended when taking this medication.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Be careful. Do not drive without reading the manual.

This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or tiredness. Because of these risks, caution is advised when driving vehicles or operating machinery.

LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule contains lactose.

If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

3. HOW TO TAKE LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule?

Always take this medication exactly as instructed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.

Dosage

Reserved for adults and children from 15 years old.

Start with 2 capsules in a single dose (i.e. 4 mg loperamide hydrochloride ),

If the diarrhea continues: after each unmolded stool, take 1 additional capsule but:

· never exceed 6 capsules per day,

· never exceed 2 days of treatment.

Administration mode

Oral use.

Swallow the capsules with a glass of water.

Duration of the treatment

The duration of use is limited to 2 days.

If you take more LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule than you should:

If you take too much LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg hard capsules, seek medical advice immediately from a doctor or hospital. Symptoms may include: increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, changes in your heart rate (these symptoms may have potentially serious and life-threatening consequences), muscle stiffness, uncoordinated movements, drowsiness, difficulty urinating or respiratory distress, or decreased alertness, narrowing of the pupil, bloating or constipation.

In this case, you must go to the hospital where an antidote (naloxone) may be administered to you. Hospital surveillance must then be maintained for at least 48 hours. Children react more strongly to large doses of LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule than adults. If a child takes too much or has any of the above symptoms, contact a doctor immediately.

If you forget to take LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule:

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.

If you stop taking LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule:

Not applicable.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The most common side effects (more than 1 in 100 patients) are constipation, flatulence, headache and nausea.

The following side effects have also been reported with loperamide:

· Allergic reactions which may include breathing or swallowing difficulties, swelling of the face or skin reactions (rash, hives, itching).

· Vomiting, difficulty digesting, dry mouth, severe constipation, abdominal pain or swelling, abdominal discomfort, bowel obstruction, tongue pain.

· Sometimes severe rashes.

· Tired.

· Difficulty urinating.

· Dizziness, drowsiness, loss or decrease in consciousness, stupor, increased muscle tone, difficulty coordinating movements.

· Narrowing of the pupil (miosis).

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website: www.signalement-sante.gouv.fr .

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. HOW TO STORE LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg capsule?

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box. The expiration date refers to the last day of this month.

No special storage conditions.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist to discard any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment .

6. CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE AND OTHER INFORMATION

What LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg contains, capsule

· The active substance is:

Loperamide hydrochloride ............................................... ............................................ 2.00 mg

Quantity corresponding to loperamide base ............................................. ........................ 1.86 mg

For one capsule

· The other components are:

Lactose monohydrate, rice starch, talc, magnesium stearate.

Composition of the capsule shell : gelatin, titanium dioxide.

What is LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA 2 mg, capsule and contents of the pack

This medication comes in capsule form. Box of 6 or 12.

Marketing authorization holder

MYLAN SAS

117 ALLEE DES PARCS

69800 SAINT PRIEST

Marketing authorization operator

MYLAN SAS

117 ALLEE DES PARCS

69800 SAINT PRIEST

Maker

MYLAN SAS

117 ALLEE DES PARCS

69 800 SAINT PRIEST

or

BTT LABORATORIES

KRAFFT INDUSTRIAL AREA

67 150 ERSTEIN

Names of the drug in the member states of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

[to be completed later by the holder]

Other

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

Health Education Council:

Diarrhea causes loss of fluids and mineral salts.

This medication treats the symptoms of acute diarrhea in adults, but does not dispense with rehydration, accompanied by dietary hygiene.

It is therefore necessary to drink plenty of sugary drinks (fruit juice) and salty broths to compensate for these losses. Avoid milk, green vegetables, raw vegetables, fruits, spices, until disappearance of diarrhea.

Antidiarrheal

This medication is a generic of IMODIUMCAPS.

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Be careful . Drug interactions . Pregnancy and breast-feeding . Directions for use and dosage . Tips . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

LOPERAMIDE MYLAN PHARMA: capsule; box of 12.
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COMPOSITION (summary)
p gel
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg
Lactose +

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication is an antidiarrheal that works by slowing intestinal transit and reducing intestinal secretions.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults, in addition to dietary measures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
CAUTION (summary)
This antidiarrheal can be obtained without a prescription. However, it should not be used without medical advice in patients with hepatic impairment and in people infected with HIV . If there is no improvement after 2 days of treatment, consult your doctor.
Treatment should be stopped as soon as bowel movements begin to form or if abdominal swelling occurs. Too prolonged use of the medication puts you at risk of severe constipation.
Loperamide can cause heart rhythm disturbances if overdosed ; respect the dose and the duration of treatment recommended by your pharmacist.
If you must drive or use a dangerous machine, make sure beforehand that this medicine does not affect your alertness.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
Tell your doctor if you are taking a medicine containing quinidine, ritonavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil or desmopressin.
PREGNANCY and BREASTFEEDING (summary)
Pregnancy :
The studies currently available have not revealed any particular problem during the occasional use of this drug in pregnant women. However, it is not recommended during pregnancy without medical advice.

Feeding with milk :
This medicine passes weakly into breast milk. However, its use is not recommended during breastfeeding.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
The capsules should be swallowed with a glass of water.

Usual dosage:

  • Adults and adolescents over 15 years of age: start with 2 capsules, then 1 additional capsule after each liquid stool, without exceeding 6 capsules per day and 2 days of treatment; beyond, if the troubles persist, consult the doctor.
    Strictly follow the dosage recommended by your pharmacist.
TIPS (summary)
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, especially in the elderly. This loss of water by the body must be compensated by rehydration solutions or abundant drinks (salty broth, sugary drinks) because it can cause fatigue, discomfort or confusion of ideas.
The diet to follow in case of diarrhea is based on a light diet, based on:
  • banana, potato, soup or mash;
  • well cooked pasta, rice or tapioca, rice cooking water;
  • applesauce or quince compote, quince or blueberry jelly;
  • savory or sweet cookies.
Should be avoided: fruit juices and raw fruits, high-fiber vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products and frozen drinks.
This medication may be freely available (or direct access) in some pharmacies; in this case, have your choice validated by your pharmacist.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS (summary)
Common (1 to 10% of cases): constipation, nausea, flatulence, headache.
Uncommon (less than 1% of cases): abdominal pain, vomiting, dry mouth, rash.
Rare: enlarged abdomen.
Frequency not known: drowsiness, fatigue, hives, itching, allergic reaction , severe constipation.


LEXICON (summary)


antibiotics
Substance capable of blocking the growth of certain bacteria or killing them. The spectrum of an antibiotic is the set of bacteria on which this product is usually active. Unlike bacteria, viruses are not sensitive to antibiotics. The first antibiotics were extracted from fungal cultures: penicillium (penicillin), streptomyces (streptomycin). They are currently manufactured by chemical synthesis. Antibiotics are divided into families: penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines (cyclins), sulfonamides, aminoglycosides, lincosanides, phenicolics, polymyxins, quinolones, imidazoles, etc.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics can encourage the development of resistance: use an antibiotic only on medical prescription, respect its dosage and duration, do not give and do not advise another person an antibiotic that you have been prescribed .


diarrhea
The strict medical meaning of diarrhea is "too frequent and too much stool." In fact, common sense equates diarrhea with the concept of watery and frequent bowel movements. Normally, the stools are pasty, but the emission of liquid or barely formed stools, without pain or any particular associated disorder, is not pathological. We can talk about diarrhea when the repetitions of liquid stools are repeated during the day, and the needs are pressing or painful.
Many drugs can speed up bowel movements and make stools more fluid, without this side effect being cause for concern.
Antibiotics can alter the digestive flora, essential for digestion, and cause more or less bothersome but mild diarrhea. The effect appears immediately or after a few days of treatment. An exceptional and severe form of diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, can be observed after antibiotic treatment; this condition results in the emission of mucus and false membranes (resembling flaps of skin) associated with abdominal pain; constipation can replace the initial diarrhea. Pseudomembranous colitis can occur several days after stopping antibiotic treatment and requires urgent medical advice.


Hepatic insufficiency
Inability of the liver to fulfill its function, which is essentially the elimination of certain waste products, but also the synthesis of numerous biological substances essential to the organism: albumin, cholesterol and coagulation factors (vitamin K, etc.).


diarrhea
A method of manufacturing a drug, which allows a slow and gradual release of active substances in the body.
Abbreviation: LP.


dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.


allergic reaction
Reaction due to the body's hypersensitivity to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a variety of aspects: hives, angioedema, eczema, rash reminding of measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort from a sudden drop in blood pressure.


ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory disease of the rectum and colon, which progresses by flares. Each push is accompanied by fever, mucous and bloody stools.


overdose
Taking an excessive amount of a drug exposes you to an increase in the intensity of side effects, or even the appearance of specific side effects.
This overdose can result from accidental intoxication, or voluntary into suicide: it is then advisable to consult the poison control center in your region (list in appendix of the book). But most often, the overdose is the result of an error in the understanding of the prescription, or the search for an increase in effectiveness by exceeding the recommended dosage. Finally, untimely self-medication can lead to excessive absorption of the same substance contained in different drugs. Certain drugs expose this risk more particularly, because they are considered (wrongly) as harmless: vitamins A and D, aspirin, etc. Stopping or reducing medication intake makes it possible to eliminate the disorders linked to an overdose.


symptomatic treatment
Treatment that suppresses or alleviates the symptoms of an illness without addressing its cause.


intestinal transit
Route of food from the stomach to its elimination in the form of stool.


heart rhythm disturbance
Severe or mild abnormality in the frequency of heart contractions. Extrasystole is a contraction occurring just before or after a normal contraction, often perceived as a slight shock in the chest. Fibrillation is an irregular and disordered contraction. Other disorders exist: torsades de pointes, Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, Bouveret's disease, tachysystole, flutter and atrioventricular block, etc.


HIV
Abbreviation of the human immunodeficiency virus (in English HIV), responsible for an infection that can progress to AIDS.
A distinction is made between HIV-1 (responsible for the global epidemic) and HIV-2 (much less widespread than HIV-1, especially present in West Africa).

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