Loperamide Streuli Kaps 2 mg 20 pcs

What is Loperamide Streuli and when is it used?

Loperamide Streuli is a highly effective remedy for sudden (acute) and prolonged (chronic) diarrhea of ??various causes. If prescribed by a doctor, Loperamid Streuli can also be used for diarrhea that can occur after surgery to shorten the small intestine. It inhibits intestinal movement through a direct effect on the intestinal muscles, making the stool thicker and reducing the number of bowel movements.

The capsules can take effect after about two hours.

When must Loperamide Streuli not be taken/used?

Children under the age of 24 months should be excluded from treatment with Loperamide Streuli. Loperamid Streuli capsules should not be given to children under the age of 6.Loperamid Streuli must not be used:

• if you are allergic to loperamide or one of the excipients.if you suffer from severe liver diseases.if you suffer from severe diarrhea accompanied by high fever and/or mucous-bloody stools.if you suffer from sudden severe inflammation of the colon (e.g. ulcerative colitis).if you suffer from bacterial inflammation of the bowel caused by pathogens penetrating the intestinal wall.if you suffer from diarrhea which occurs during or after taking antibiotics.if you suffer from conditions where obstruction of the bowel movements is to be avoided, e.g. constipation, intestinal blockage and abdominal distension.

If you suffer from any of the above diseases, share them Please tell your doctor.

When should you be careful when taking / using Loperamide Streuli?

Although Loperamide Streuli stops the diarrhea, Loperamide Streuli does not treat the cause. If possible, the cause of the diarrhea should be treated.Loperamide Streuli usually stops a sudden attack of diarrhea within 48 hours. If there is no improvement within 48 hours, you should stop taking Loperamide Streuli and see your doctor.If you have AIDS and are taking Loperamide Streuli to treat diarrhea, you must stop taking Loperamide Streuli immediately at the first sign of a distended or swollen abdomen and inform your doctor.Loperamide hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Loperamide Streuli, has been misused and misused reported. Only take Loperamid Streuli for the areas of application described. The maximum daily dose must not be exceeded.

Prolonged or regular use of Loperamide Streuli should be done under the supervision of a doctor.

Also tell your doctor if you suffer from liver problems, as you may need medical supervision during treatment with Loperamide Streuli.

You should tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that reduce gastrointestinal activity, as this the effect of Loperamid Streuli could be too strong.During diarrhea, tiredness, dizziness and lightheadedness can often occur. This can impair the ability to react, the ability to use tools or machines and the ability to drive.Please consult your doctor before taking Loperamid Streuli if you know that you suffer from an intolerance to sugar.Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Ritonavir (used to treat HIV infections),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).

InformConsult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

Can Loperamide Streuli be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

The doctor must decide whether to take Loperamide Streuli during pregnancy.You should use loperamide while breastfeeding Do not take Streuli, as small amounts of the active ingredient pass into breast milk.

How do you use Loperamide Streuli?

You lose a lot of liquid during the diarrhea. Therefore, make sure that you drink more liquid than usual during the period of diarrhea.This is particularly 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 Streuli depends on age and the type of diarrhea.You can take Loperamid Streuli at any time of the day.The capsules are swallowed whole with some liquid.Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Young people and adultsSudden onset Diarrhea

Starting dose: 2 capsules.Following dose after each additional liquid stool: 1 capsule.Maximum daily dose: 8 capsules.

Chronic diarrhea

As prescribed by the doctor.Children aged 6-12

Sudden onset of diarrhea fall

Initial dose: 1 capsule.Following dose after each additional liquid stool: 1 capsule.Maximum daily dose: 3 capsules per 20 kg body weight.For children, the maximum daily dose, regardless of body weight, must never be more than the maximum daily dose for adolescents and adults (8 capsules).

Chronic diarrhoea

After As prescribed by the doctor.

As soon as the stool has returned to normal (firm and formed) or if no stool has been passed for more than 12 hours, treatment with Loperamid Streuli should be stopped.

Strictly follow the dosage specified in the package leaflet or prescribed by the doctor, especially for children. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose mentioned above.

If you take more Loperamide Streuli than you should

See a doctor as soon as possible, especially if you experience the following symptoms: muscle stiffness, lack of coordination, drowsiness, constricted pupils, increased muscle tone, weak breathing, difficulty urinating, increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat or intestinal blockage. p>Children may be more sensitive to CNS effects than adults.Follow the dosage provided in the package insert 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 Streuli have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Loperamide Streuli:

Common (affects 1 to 10 out of 100 users)

Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, flatulence.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Abdominal or upper abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, vomiting, indigestion, skin rash.Side effects which have been observed in post-marketing experience and the frequency of which cannot be determined: Feeling of distension in the stomach, hypersensitivity reactions, difficulty concentrating, limitations in consciousness, increasedincreased muscle tone, loss of consciousness, drowsiness, muscle stiffness, constricted pupils, bowel obstruction or dilatation, severe skin reaction, difficulty urinating, itching, tiredness.

Stop using Loperamide Streuli and tell your doctor immediately if you notice or suspect any of the following symptoms. If this happens 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, incoordination, loss of consciousness.severe abdominal pain, abdominal swelling or fever, which could indicate a blockage or dilation 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.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.

What else needs to be taken into account?

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

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C).Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light (and/or moisture). p>Keep out of the reach of childrenYour doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Loperamid Streuli contain?

Loperamid Streuli Capsule

Active ingredients

Loperamidi hydrochloridum

Excipients

Lactosum (225.5 mg per capsule), talcum, gelatina.

Approval number

53686 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Loperamide Streuli? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 60 and 200 capsules.

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 20 capsules 18 last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic).