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Diarrhoea Relief (Chemists' Own) TM
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Active ingredients: loperamide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CHEMISTS' OWN DIARRHOEA RELIEF CAPSULES loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Control and symptomatic treatment of acute non-specific diarrhoea.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Green/Gray hard gelatin size ‘4’ capsule filled with white to off-white blend
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 12 capsules pack
- 20 capsules pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 6 capsules pack
- 8 capsules 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
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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