Imodium Instant x 6 tablets
Imodium Instant x 6 tablets
• Imodium Instant in tablet form, contains loperamide hydrochloride - used in the symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea.The preparation is intended for adults and children over 6 years of age.
Composition:
Hydrochloride 2mg loperamide,
other ingredients are gelatin, mannitol, aspartame, flavoring composition mint, sodium bicarbonate.
Action:
Imodium Instant, a first aid in case of diarrhea of varying ichthyology. The active substance in Imodium Instant is loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg, which reduces intestinal peristalsis and thus prolongs the passage time of food through the intestines. Furthermore, the use of loperamide hydrochloride in the treatment of diarrhea, also increases the resting tension of the anal sphincter, causing a delay of violent reaction bowel movement (pressure on the stool).
Function:
Imodium Instant is used to treat diarrhea in adults and children over 6 years of age, as Imodium Instant can be used to reduce the number and volume of stools and increase their consistency.
Dosage:
The tablets Imodium Instant should be placed on the tongue and allowed to dissolve and then swallowed along with the saliva. You do not need liquid to wash it down.
Adults and children over 6 years of age
Acute diarrhea: the initial dose is 2 tablets (4 mg) for adults and 1 tablet (2 mg) for children; followed by 1 tablet (2 mg) after each loose stool.
Chronic diarrhea: the initial dose is 2 tablets (4 mg) per day for adults and one tablet (2 mg) per day for children; This initial dose should be adjusted until you reach 1 to 2 regular stools per day, which is usually achieved by taking the maintenance dose of 1 to 6 tablets (from 2 mg to 12 mg) per day.
No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment and in elderly patients.
The maximum dose for acute and chronic diarrhea is 8 tablets (16 mg) daily for adults and children; the pediatric dose must be adjusted to the body weight (3 tablets / 20 kg body weight).
Do not use a dose higher than the maximum recommended dose.