Floramax Capsules 2Mg (1 Strip = 10 Capsules)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Loperamide Hydrochloride

Used For

Diarrhoea

How it works

The capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

Dosage

Loperamide Hydrochloride

Side Effects

Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : Feeling sick, constipation or wind. Headache. Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) : Dizziness or drowsiness. Vomiting, indigestion. Dry mouth. Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) : Tiredness.

Drug Interactions

Ritonavir , quinidine , oral desmopressin , itraconazole or ketoconazole , gemfibrozil.

Indication

It is used to treat sudden (acute) diarrhoea or long-lasting (chronic) diarrhoea.

When not to Use

Do not take this medicine If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.

Precaution

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.

Warning 1

Talk to your doctor first if you have AIDS and your stomach becomes swollen, stop taking the capsules immediately and contact your doctor.

Warning 2

Talk to your doctor first if you have severe diarrhoea as your body loses more fluid, sugars and salts than normal.

Warning 3

Do not take this medicine if you are having a flare-up of an inflammatory bowel condition like ulcerative colitis.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.