Loperamide-Mepha Lactab 2 mg 20 pcs

What is Loperamid-Mepha and when is it used? h2>

Loperamid-Mepha is a highly effective remedy for sudden (acute) and prolonged (chronic) diarrhea of ??various causes. If prescribed by a doctor, Loperamid-Mepha can also be used for diarrhea that can occur after surgery to shorten the small intestine. It inhibits bowel movement by acting directly on the bowel muscles, making the stool thicker and reducing the number of bowel movements. The effect can take effect after about two hours.

When should Loperamid-Mepha not be taken?

Loperamid-Mepha should not be given to children under the age of 6 years. Loperamid-Mepha must not be used:

• if you are allergic to loperamide or any of the excipients.if you suffer from severe liver disease.if you have severe diarrhea associated with high fever and/ or mucous-bloody stool.if you suffer from a sudden onset of severe inflammation of the large intestine (e.g. ulcerative colitis).if you suffer from a bacterial intestinal inflammation which is caused by the pathogens that penetrate the intestinal wall.if you suffer from diarrhea that occurs during or after taking antibiotics.if you suffer from conditions that cause inhibition of bowel movements should be avoided, e.g. constipation, intestinal blockage and abdominal distension.

If you suffer from one of the diseases mentioned, please tell your doctor.

When is caution required when taking Loperamid-Mepha?

Although Loperamid-Mepha stops the diarrhea, Loperamid-Mepha does not treat the cause. If possible, the cause of the diarrhea should be treated. A sudden attack of diarrhea is usually stopped within 48 hours by Loperamide. If there is no improvement within 48 hours, you should stop taking Loperamid-Mepha and consult your doctor. If you have AIDS and are taking Loperamide to treat diarrhea, you must stop taking Loperamide immediately at the first sign of a distended or swollen abdomen and inform your doctor. Abuse and misuse of loperamide hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Loperamide-Mepha, have been reported. Take Loperamid-Mepha only for the described Areas of application. The maximum daily dose must not be exceeded. Prolonged or regular use of Loperamid-Mepha should be done under the supervision of a doctor. Also tell your doctor if you have liver problems as you may need medical supervision while you are being treated with Loperamide. If you are taking medicines that reduce gastro-intestinal activity, you should tell your doctor, as the effect of Loperamid-Mepha could be too strong. Fatigue, dizziness and light-headedness can often occur during diarrhea. This can impair reactions, the ability to use tools or machines and the ability to drive. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• ritonavir (used to treat HIV infection),quinidine (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms),desmopressin (used to treat increased urination),Itraconazole or ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections) orGemfibrozil (used to lower cholesterol levels).

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).

Lactose:

Please only take Loperamid-Mepha after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.

Can Loperamid-Mepha be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

The doctor must decide whether to take Loperamid-Mepha during pregnancy. You should not take Loperamid-Mepha while breast-feeding, as small amounts of the active ingredient pass into breast milk.

How do you use Loperamid-Mepha?

During diarrhea you lose a lot of liquid. Therefore, make sure that you drink more liquid than usual during the period of diarrhea. This is especially important for children and elderly patients. Your pharmacist or druggist can give you a special mixture of salt and sugar. Along with water, this also replaces the salts lost during diarrhea. This solution is particularly suitable for children. The dose of Loperamid-Mepha depends on age and the type of diarrhea. You can take Loperamid-Mepha at any time of the day. Loperamid-Mepha Lactab are taken whole with some liquid. Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Adolescents and adultsSudden onset of diarrhea

Starting dose: 2 Lactabs. Follow-up dose after each additional liquid stool: 1 Lactab. Maximum daily dose: 8 Lactabs.

Chronic diarrhea:

As prescribed by the doctor.

Children aged 6-12Sudden onset of diarrhea

Starting dose: 1 Lactab. Follow-up dose after each additional liquid stool: 1 Lactab. Maximum daily dose: 3 Lactabs. In children, the maximum daily dose, regardless of body weight, must never exceed the maximum daily dose for adolescents and adults (8 Lactab).

Chronic diarrhea

As prescribed by the doctor. Loperamide treatment should be stopped as soon as the stool has returned to normal (firm and formed) or if no stool has been passed for more than 12 hours. Strictly follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor, especially for children. Never exceed the above maximum daily dose.

If you take more Loperamid-Mepha than you should

See a doctor as soon as possible, especially if you have any of the following symptoms experience: muscle stiffness, lack of coordination, drowsiness, constricted pupils, increased muscle tone, weak breathing, difficulty urinating, increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat or bowel obstruction. Children may be more sensitive to CNS effects than adults. Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Loperamide-Mepha have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Loperamide-Mepha Lactab: Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100): Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, flatulence. Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000): pain in the abdomen or upper abdomen, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, vomiting, indigestion, skin rash. Side effects that have been observed in post-marketing experience and the frequency of which cannot be determined: abdominal distension, hypersensitivity reactions, difficulty concentrating, impaired consciousness, increased muscle tone, loss of consciousness, drowsiness, muscle stiffness, constricted pupils, bowel obstruction or Dilation of the bowel, severe skin reaction, difficulty urinating, itching, tiredness. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet. Stop taking Loperamid-Mepha Lactab and tell your doctor straight away if you notice or think you have any of the following symptoms. If so, you may need urgent treatment:

• sudden swelling of the face, lips or throat, shortness of breath, hives (also known as hives or urticaria), severe irritation, redness or blistering of the skin. These symptoms may be signs of hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction.extreme tiredness, lack of coordination, loss of consciousness.severe abdominal pain, swelling of the abdomen, or fever, which could indicate a blockage or dilatation of the bowel .

Some adverse events that have been reported with loperamide are commonly symptoms of the underlying diarrhea (abdominal pain, malaise, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation and flatulence ). These symptoms are often difficult to distinguish from adverse events.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store in the original packaging, protected from light and moisture and not above 25°C. Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.

Further information

Return expired medicines to your pharmacist or druggist. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Loperamid-Mepha contain?Active substances

1 film-coated tablet (Lactab) contains 2 mg Loperamid- hydrochloride.

Excipients

Maize starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, copovidone, colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, dimethicone, methylcellulose, sorbic acid (E200).

Approval number

52965 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Loperamide-Mepha? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a prescription Packs of 20 Lactabs. In pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription Packs of 60 Lactabs.

Authorization holder

Mepha Pharma AG, Basel. This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in October 2020. Internal version number: 9.1