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Boots Diareze Diarrhoea Relief Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg Capsules
12 and 18 Capsules
For the relief of the symptoms of sudden, short-term diarrhoea in adults and children
aged 12 years and over.
Also for the relief of short-term diarrhoea in adults associated with irritable bowel
syndrome, which has been diagnosed by a doctor.
Diarrhoea is a common symptom of a number of serious stomach and bowel
conditions. If your diarrhoea continues or keeps coming back talk to your doctor.
This medicine will only treat the symptoms of diarrhoea. It will not treat the
dehydration that is caused by it. It is important to drink more fluid than usual to
replace this loss.
When your body loses fluid the amount of salts (electrolytes) in your body also
changes and this can cause a condition called electrolyte imbalance. This condition
can be treated using a type of medicine called ‘rehydration therapy’ which helps to
balance the fluid and salt levels in your body to the right levels. Your pharmacist
may recommend that you also take rehydration therapy, especially if you are elderly.
If you take other medicines
This medicine is not expected to affect any other medicines that you may be taking.
If you are unsure about interactions with any medicines, talk to your pharmacist.
This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for
yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
Age
What for
How many
How often
Adults and
children of 12
years and over
Short term diarrhoea
Two capsules to
start with. After that,
one capsule.
After each loose bowel
movement. The usual
number is 3 to 4
capsules in 24 hours.
Don’t take more than 8
capsules in any 24
hours.
Adults only (18
years and over)
Diarrhoea
associated with
irritable bowel
syndrome which has
been diagnosed by
a doctor
Two capsules to
start with. After that,
two to four capsules.
Spread throughout the
day, when you need
them. Don’t take more
than 8 capsules in any
24 hours. Don’t take for
more than 14 days.
Swallow each capsule with water.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If your short-term diarrhoea does not go away within 24 hours talk to your doctor.
If you are taking this medicine for irritable bowel syndrome and your diarrhoea
continues for more than 14 days, talk to your doctor.
If you take too many capsules: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine
and this leaflet with you.
Do not take:
 If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
 If you have a swollen stomach, inflammation of the bowel, paralysis (non
movement) of the bowel muscles, pseudomembranous colitis
 If you have any condition which may cause constipation or where constipation
should be avoided
 If you have dysentery (a disease caused by eating and drinking contaminated
food and water)
 If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this
medicine contains lactose)
 If you are pregnant
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
 If you suffer from liver problems
 If you have persistent diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome
 If you are breastfeeding
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the capsules. See a doctor at
once:
 Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic
reactions)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
 Skin rash, red or itchy skin
 Stomach pain, feeling sick, being sick, constipation
 Dry mouth, dizziness, tiredness
 Bloating, paralysis (non movement) of the bowel muscles which may stop bowel
movements (this happens only occasionally)
The colour, ponceau 4R (E124) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here,
please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably
in a locked cupboard.
Active ingredient: Each capsule contains Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg.
Also contains: lactose monohydrate, pregelatinised maize starch, magnesium
stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, ponceau 4R (E124), indigo carmine
(E132), titanium dioxide (E171), yellow and black iron oxides (E172), printing ink
(containing black iron oxide (E172), shellac, propylene glycol).
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Date: 07/07/2007
PL00014/0611
Item Code: 23-29-441 (12 Capsules)
Item Code: 23-29-840 (18 Capsules)
Zen: BTC16278 vJ 03/06/08