Imodium lingual (lyophilisats) is an anti-diarrheal medication, indicated for short-term treatment of transient acute diarrhea. It is available in boxes of 12 lyophilisats from our online pharmacy.
For warnings, precautions and contraindications, please consult the Imodium Lingual leaflet.
Imodium Lingual is an anti-diarrheal medication in lyophilized form, specially designed for the short-term treatment of transient acute diarrhea.
Diarrhea control: Acute diarrhea can be embarrassing and disrupt your daily routine. Imodium Lingual helps you regain control by reducing the frequency of bowel movements.
Short-term treatment: Imodium Lingual is designed for short-term treatment, ideal for rapid relief of symptoms of transient diarrhoea.
Rapid dissolution: These lyophilisates dissolve rapidly in the mouth, offering a convenient solution for the treatment of diarrhoea symptoms.
Recommended dosage: Follow package instructions for recommended dosage. In general, one lyophilisate of Imodium Lingual is sufficient to reduce the symptoms of diarrhoea.
Fast relief: Imodium Lingual works quickly to help you regain intestinal comfort.
Imodium Lingual (lyophilisats) is an anti-diarrheal medication for the short-term treatment of transient acute diarrhea. This treatment complements hygienic and dietary measures. For adults and children over 15 years of age.
Diarrhea is a transit disorder characterized by soft, even liquid stools, in abnormally high quantities or with an increased frequency of occurrence, on the order of several times a day. It is generally caused by an intestinal infection, food poisoning or antibiotics. Transient diarrhea rarely lasts more than two days. If it lasts more than two days, a doctor must be consulted.
Dosage: 2 capsules in a single dose, the first dose (4 mg loperamide). If diarrhea continues: after each loose stool, take 1 additional capsule, but never more than 6 capsules a day for 2 days.
Contraindications
Oral administration
Read package leaflet carefully
Box of 12 lyophylisats.
Warning: this medicine is not like any other. Read the package insert carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Beware of incompatibilities with your current products.
Imodium Lingual is an anti-diarrheal medication in lyophilized form, specially designed for the short-term treatment of transient acute diarrhea.
Diarrhea control: Acute diarrhea can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Imodium Lingual helps you regain control by reducing the frequency of bowel movements.
Short-term treatment: Imodium Lingual is intended for short-term treatment, ideal for rapid relief of the symptoms of temporary diarrhoea.
Rapid dissolution: These lyophilisates dissolve quickly in the mouth, making them a convenient option for treating the symptoms of diarrhoea.
Recommended dosage: Follow package instructions for recommended dosage. In general, one lyophilisate of Imodium Lingual is sufficient to reduce the symptoms of diarrhoea.
Fast relief: Imodium Lingual works quickly to help you regain intestinal comfort.
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ANSM - Last updated: 31/05/2017
IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate
Loperamide Hydrochloride
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
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· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 2 days.
1. What is IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate and in which cases it is used?
2. What should be known before taking IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate?
3. How to take IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg, oral lyophilisate AND WHAT CASES IS IT USED FOR?
This treatment is a complement to the dietary measures: read carefully the chapter "Warnings and Precautions".
You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 2 days.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate?
Do not take IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate:
· if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
· if blood is present in your stool and / or in case of high fever.
· if you are suffering from chronic bowel and colon disease, especially during acute outbreaks 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 an invasive bacteria (bacterial enterocolitis).
· in children under 15 years of age.
· in the case of phenylketonuria (hereditary disease detected at birth), due to the presence of aspartame.
This medication should not be used when stopping or decreasing intestinal transit should be avoided.
Treatment should be discontinued in the event of constipation, abdominal distention or intestinal occlusion.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, YOU MUST REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate.
You should stop treatment and consult your doctor promptly if:
· if you do not notice improvement after 2 days of treatment,
· in the event of fever or vomiting during treatment,
· in the presence of blood or mucus in the stools,
· in case of intense thirst, sensation of dry tongue. Indeed, these signs show an onset of dehydration, that is to say a significant loss of fluid due to diarrhea. Your doctor will then judge the need to prescribe rehydration that can be done either orally or intravenously.
· if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), immediately stop treatment at the 1 st abdominal distension signs (resulting in swelling of the abdomen).
In case of liver failure (liver malfunction), tell your doctor; a close medical supervision may be necessary if this medication is used.
You should follow the following dietary rules during treatment:
· rehydrate with abundant, salty or sweetened beverages to compensate for fluid losses due to diarrhea (the adult's average daily water intake is 2 liters),
· you feed enough time of 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.
This medicine contains "sulfite" and can cause severe allergic reactions and respiratory discomfort.
Take this product only for the intended use (see section 1) and never take more than the recommended dose (see section 3). Severe heart problems (symptoms may include a rapid or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active ingredient of IMODIUMLINGUAL.
Other medicines and IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate
This medicine contains loperamide . Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see How to take IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg, oral lyophilisate?). |
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may be taking any other medicines, including:
- itraconazole or ketoconazole (used to treat infections caused by fungi),
- gemfibrozil (used to treat high levels of fat in the blood),
- of desmopressin by the oral route (used in particular to limit thirst and urine production in patients suffering from diabetes insipidus).
IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg, oral lyophilisate with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Do not take this medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
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 he alone can judge the need to continue.
Breast-feeding 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 instructions.
This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or fatigue. Due to these risks, caution is advised when driving vehicles or using machines.
IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg, oral lyophilisate contains aspartam (E951): source of phenylalanine and traces of sulfites .
3. HOW TO TAKE IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate?
Dosage
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RESERVED FOR ADULTS and CHILDREN from 15 years.
Start with 2 lyophilisates in a single dose (4 mg of loperamide hydrochloride).
If diarrhea continues: after each unmolded saddle, take 1 extra lyophilisate, but:
· never exceed 6 lyophilisates per day,
· never exceed 2 days of treatment.
Administration mode
Oral use.
The lyophilisates are brittle and should not be pushed through the aluminum film.
Proceed as follows to remove the lyophilisates from the wafer.
Let the oral lyophilisate melt on the tongue to obtain a quick effect (do not chew) or drink immediately after dissolution in a small amount of water.
Duration of the treatment
The duration of use is limited to 2 days.
If you take more IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate than you should:
If you have taken too much IMODIUMLINGUAL, immediately seek advice from a doctor or a hospital. Symptoms may include: increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, changes in your heart rate (these symptoms may have potentially serious, life-threatening consequences), muscle stiffness, uncoordinated movement, drowsiness, difficulty passing urine or respiratory distress, decreased vigilance, shrinking of the pupil, bloating or constipation.
In this case, you should go to the hospital where an antidote (naloxone) can be given to you. Hospital supervision should be maintained for at least 48 hours.
Children respond more strongly to high doses of IMODIUMLINGUAL than adults. If a child takes too much or has any of the above symptoms, contact a doctor immediately.
If you forget to take IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate:
Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose .
If you stop taking IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg, oral lyophilisate:
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may 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 that may include breathing difficulties or swallowing, swelling of the face or skin reactions (rash, hives, itching).
· Vomiting, difficulty digesting, dry mouth, severe constipation, stomach pain or swelling, abdominal discomfort, intestinal obstruction, tongue pain.
· Sometimes severe cutaneous eruptions.
· Tired.
· Difficulty in urinating.
· Dizziness, somnolence, loss or diminution of consciousness, stupor, increase in muscle tone, difficulty in coordinating its movements.
· Pupil shrinkage (Miosis).
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr .
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg oral lyophilisate?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Do not throw any medicines into drains or sewers. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg contains, oral lyophilisate
· The active substance is:
Loperamide Hydrochloride ............................................... ................................................ 2,000 mg
Amount corresponding to loperamide base 1, 858 mgfor an oral lyophilisate.
· The other components are:
Gelatin, aspartame (E951), mint flavor, sodium bicarbonate, mannitol.
What is IMODIUMLINGUAL 2 mg, oral lyophilisate and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of oral lyophilisates. Box of 5, 6, 10 or 12.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Health Education Council:
Diarrhea causes loss of liquids and mineral salts.
This medicine treats the symptoms of acute diarrhea in adults, but does not provide rehydration, accompanied by dietary hygiene.
It is therefore necessary to drink plenty of sugary drinks (fruit juices) and salted broths to compensate for these losses. Avoid milk, green vegetables, raw vegetables, fruits, spices until diarrhea disappears.
antidiarrheal
loperamide
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IMODIUMLINGUAL: oral lyophilisate (mint flavoring); box of 12.
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