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Imodium TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: loperamide

Brand name

(ARTG)

: IMODIUM CAPSULES loperamide hydrochloride 2mg capsules blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the control and symptomatic treatment of acute non-specific diarrhoea and of chronic diarrhoea. Also indicated for reducing the volume of discharge in patients with ileostomies, colostomies and other intestinal resections.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • Grey and green capsule (contents white)

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 2 pack
  • 8 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient loperamide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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