Loperamide, 2 mg, 10 capsules, Bioeel [5944724002979] Indications: LOPERAMID BIOEEL contains loperamide hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called peristalsis inhibitors, antipropulsives. LOPERAMID BIOEEL is used to treat a sudden (acute) episode of diarrhoea or long-term (chronic) diarrhoea. In case of diarrhea, LOPERAMID BIOEEL makes stools more consistent and less frequent. If you do not feel better after 2 days or feel worse, you should see a doctor. Contraindications: Do not use LOPERAMID BIOEEL: - if you are allergic to loperamide hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Precautions: Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using LOPERAMID BIOEEL. Pregnancy, lactation and fertility: If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. It is not recommended to take this medicine during pregnancy. It is recommended not to use LOPERAMID BIOEEL if you are breast-feeding, as small amounts of it LOPERAMID BIOEEL is excreted in breast milk. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should therefore be advised to consult their doctor for appropriate treatment. Driving and using machines: If during treatment (or as a result of diarrhea) you feel tired, sleepy or dizzy, are less alert or have a fainting sensation, avoid driving or using machines. LOPERAMID BIOEEL contains lactose If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, please contact him before taking this medicine. LOPERAMID BIOEEL contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and sodium parahydroxybenzoate. n-propyl (E 216) These may cause allergic reactions (even delayed). Method of administration: Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Acute diarrhea Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: The recommended initial dose is 4 mg of loperamide hydrochloride (2 LOPERAMID BIOEEL capsules) administered orally, followed by 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride (one LOPERAMID BIOEEL capsule) after each diarrheal stool. Chronic diarrhea Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: The recommended initial dose is 4 mg loperamide hydrochloride per day (2 capsules of LOPERAMID BIOEEL) for adults and 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride per day (1 capsule of LOPERAMID BIOEEL) for adolescents. This initial dose should be adjusted until 1-2 solid stools per day are obtained. This is usually achieved with a maintenance dose of 1-6 capsules (2 mg-12 mg loperamide hydrochloride) per day. The maximum dose for acute and chronic diarrhea is 8 capsules (16 mg) per day for adults, in adolescents it should be related to body weight (3 capsules/20 kg), but should not exceed a maximum of 8 capsules per day. Elderly: No dosage adjustment is necessary in the elderly. Children under 12 years of age: For children under 12 years of age, age-appropriate pharmaceutical forms and concentrations are recommended. If stools become normal or if a stool has not been eliminated for 12 hours, stop taking LOPERAMID BIOEEL. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Composition: - The active substance is loperamide hydrochloride. One capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride. - The other ingredients are: capsule content: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, partially pregelatinized maize starch, colloidal silicon dioxide; capsule cap and body - methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E 218), n-propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E 216), titanium dioxide (E 171), Patent Blue V (E 131), Allura Red AC (E 129), quinoline yellow (E 104), gelatin. Warning: Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.Presentation: 10 capsules