Imodium Instants Pack of 12

Imodium Instants Pack of 12 contains Loperamide Hydrochloride, an active ingredient that works by slowing down an overactive bowel. This helps your body absorb essential water and salts, reducing the frequency and urgency of bowel movements. They are suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for acute diarrhoea.

For adults aged 18 years and over, Imodium Instants can also provide effective relief for diarrhoea associated with medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The fast-dissolving formulation means you don't need water to take them, making them ideal for on-the-go relief, whether you're at home or travelling.

Key Benefits of Imodium Instants 12 Pack:

• Fast-Acting Relief: Designed to dissolve quickly on the tongue for rapid absorption.
• Effective for Acute Diarrhoea: Helps to slow down an overactive bowel.
• IBS Diarrhoea Management: Suitable for adults (18+) with medically diagnosed IBS-related diarrhoea.
• Convenient & Discreet: No water needed, perfect for use anywhere.

Always ensure adequate rehydration by drinking plenty of fluids, especially when experiencing diarrhoea, as your body loses vital fluids and salts. Consult your doctor or Weldricks pharmacist if symptoms persist or worsen.

For acute diarrhoea (short-term diarrhoea) for persons 12 years and over:

• Initially, take 2 tablets. Allow them to disintegrate on the tongue and then swallow.
• Follow with 1 tablet after each loose bowel movement.
• The usual dosage is 3 to 4 tablets per day.
• Do not exceed a maximum of 6 tablets in 24 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 48 hours. If your attack lasts longer than 48 hours, stop taking IMODIUM® Instants Pack of 12 and talk to your doctor.

For acute diarrhoea associated with IBS in adults aged 18 years and over (medically diagnosed IBS):

• Initially, take 2 tablets. Allow them to disintegrate on the tongue and then swallow.
• The usual dose is 2 to 4 tablets per day in divided doses.
• If required, this dose can be adjusted according to response, up to a maximum of 6 tablets in 24 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks of IBS diarrhoea. But if any one attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours, stop taking IMODIUM® Instants Pack of 12 and talk to your doctor.

Under 12 years:

Not to be given.

Do not take Imodium Instants Pack of 12:

• If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
• If it is for a child under 12 years old (or under 18 for an IBS patient).
• If you have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.
• If you are having a flare-up of an inflammatory bowel condition like ulcerative colitis.
• If you are constipated, or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe dehydration).
• If you have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature.
• If any of these apply to you, talk to a doctor or pharmacist and do not take IMODIUM® Instants Pack of 12.

Talk to your doctor first if:

• You have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen. Stop taking the tablets immediately and contact your doctor.
• You suffer from liver disease.
• You have diarrhoea that lasts for more than 48 hours.
• You have severe diarrhoea as your body loses more fluid, sugars and salts than normal.
• You are taking any other medicines, including: ritonavir (used to treat HIV), quinidine (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms or malaria), oral desmopressin (used to treat excessive urination), itraconazole or ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections), gemfibrozil (used to treat high cholesterol).
• If you are unsure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
• If any of these applies to you (now or in the past), talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy or Breast-feeding:

• If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• If you are breast-feeding do not take this medicine. Small amounts may get into your milk. Talk to your doctor about a suitable treatment.

Special warnings about this medicine:

• This medicine may make you feel dizzy, tired or sleepy. You may feel less alert, feel faint or pass out. If you're affected, do not drive or use machines.
• Your body can lose large amounts of fluids and salts when you have diarrhoea. You need to replace the fluid by drinking more liquid than usual. Ask your pharmacist about rehydration therapy to replace lost salts. This is especially important for children, and frail or older people.
• Consult with a doctor if you have a history of drug abuse.
• Loperamide is a type of opioid that acts directly on the gut when used as recommended but can cause other opioid effects when misused at high doses. Addiction is observed with opioids as a class.
• Abuse and misuse of loperamide, the active ingredient in IMODIUM® Instant Melts, have been reported. Do not take this product for anything other than its intended use and never take more than the recommended amount.
• Serious heart problems (symptoms of which include fast or irregular heartbeat) have been reported in patients who have taken too much loperamide, the active ingredient in IMODIUM® Instant Melts.

Some of the ingredients can cause problems:

• This medicine contains Aspartame (E951) which is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder.
• This medicine contains maltodextrin which contains glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
• Mint flavour contains traces of sulphites. This may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.
• This medicine contains benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have liver or kidney disease, or if pregnant or breast feeding.
• This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

Extra warnings for IBS patients (use only if your doctor has previously diagnosed IBS):

• Do not take this medicine if you are aged under 18.

Talk to your doctor first if:

• You are aged 40 or over and it is some time since your last IBS attack.
• You are aged 40 or over and your IBS symptoms are different this time.
• You have recently passed blood from the bowel.
• You suffer from severe constipation.
• You are feeling sick or vomiting.
• You have lost your appetite or lost weight.
• You have difficulty or pain passing urine.
• You have a fever.
• You have recently travelled abroad.
• If any of these applies to you, talk to your doctor before taking IMODIUM® Instant Melts.

Active ingredient: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per tablet.

Other ingredients include:

• Gelatin
• Mannitol
• Aspartame (E951)
• Mint flavour (contains glucose, benzyl alcohol, and traces of sulphites)
• Sodium hydrogen carbonate