Description
Imodium Plus for Multi-symptom relief from diarrhoea, painful cramps, bloating & wind.
It gives short-term relief of acute diarrhoea with these symptoms in adults and children aged 12 and over.
Imodium Plus combines loperamide, which slows down an overactive bowel, with simeticone, which relieves the trapped wind, bloating and cramps that often come with diarrhoea. It gives short-term relief of acute diarrhoea with these symptoms in adults and children aged 12 and over.
Key features
- Relieves acute diarrhoea plus cramps, wind and bloating
- Loperamide and simeticone in one tablet
- For adults and children aged 12 and over
How to use:
For oral use. Swallow the correct number of tablets whole with a drink of water.
Adults over 18 years of age: Take 2 tablets initially, followed if required, by 1 tablet after each bowel movement.
Young adults aged 12 to 18 years: Take 1 tablet initially, followed if required, by 1 tablet after each loose bowel movement.
Do not take more than the maximum stated in the leaflet (do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours). If your diarrhoea lasts for more than 48 hours, contact your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids to replace what is lost.
Safety information
Who should not use it
Do not use if you are allergic to loperamide, simeticone or any ingredient, in children under 12, or if there is blood in the stools or a high fever. See a doctor instead if you have severe constipation, bloating, a bowel condition such as a flare of ulcerative colitis, or diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.
Warnings & precautions
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose – taking too much loperamide can cause serious heart problems. Drink plenty of fluids. See a doctor if you are no better after 48 hours, or if you get severe stomach pain or bloating.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Do not use unless your doctor advises it.
Possible side effects
Constipation, headache, wind or dizziness. Rarely, allergic reactions; and very rarely, with overdose, serious heart-rhythm problems.
Always read the label
This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.







