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Loperamide is a medicine to treat diarrhoea (runny poo). It can help with short-term diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you miss a dose of loperamide, do not worry. Just take a dose after you next go to the toilet and have a runny poo. The recommended dose depends on the type of diarrhoea you have and your age. Adults (over 18), with short-term diarrhoea or IBS Never take Imodium if you have abdominal pain without diarrhea. Imodium isn’t approved for use in this situation. Depending on the cause of your pain, taking Imodium could make the pain worse. In case of overdose Do not take loperamide for more than 48 hours without talking to a doctor. Adults (over 18) with long-lasting or recurring diarrhoea
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If your doctor prescribes loperamide for long-lasting diarrhoea, they will tell you how much to take. The usual starting dose is:Occasionally patients with a colostomy (stoma) need a higher dose. Only take a higher dose if your doctor tells you to. Children's doses
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Do not take more than the maximum daily dosage of Imodium. Also, do not take it for longer than 2 days unless directed by a doctor to do so. If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS by a doctor, you can use IMODIUM ® IBS Relief, IMODIUM ® Instants or IMODIUM ® Originals to treat your diarrhoea if you are over 18 years. Where to buy IMODIUM ® Loperamide is also available combined with simeticone. Simeticone is used to treat farting (flatulence or wind). Taking these medicines together helps if you have diarrhoea with painful stomach cramps and bloating.You can buy loperamide from pharmacies and supermarkets. It is also available on prescription for treating some bowel conditions.