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What is loperamide and what are its indications for use: Loperamide is one of a group of medicines called "antidiarrheals" that are used to treat diarrhea. Loperamide is used to treat short-term sudden episodes of diarrhea (acute) in adults and children aged 9 years and above, and long-term (chronic) diarrhea in adults. It helps reduce diarrhea by slowing down excessive intestinal movement, helping the body absorb water and salts from this organ, making the stool more solid and less frequent. Do not take loperamide: if you are allergic to loperamide or any other ingredients of this medicine if you have severe diarrhea after taking antibiotics if you have an intestinal inflammation attack such as ulcerative colitis if you suffer from constipation or your stomach appears swollen (especially in children with severe dehydration) if you suffer from severe dysentery, which may include symptoms such as blood in stool and fever. Precautions and warnings talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking loperamide if you: have AIDS and your stomach is swollen, stop taking the tablets immediately and contact your doctor have liver problems have severe diarrhea where your body loses more fluids, sugars, and salts than usual diarrhea lasting more than 48 hours. You will need to replace fluids by drinking more fluids than usual. Possible side effects of loperamide: stop using loperamide and tell your doctor immediately if you notice or suspect any of the following. You may need urgent medical treatment. sudden swelling of the face or lips or throat hives (also known as urticaria or wheals) severe irritation or redness or ulcers in your skin these may be signs of a severe allergic reaction ulcers in your skin or mouth or your eyes or your genital organs stomach pain or severe swelling in the stomach severe constipation loss of consciousness or decreased level of consciousness (fainting) Common side effects headache feeling nauseous (nausea) constipation Other medicines and loperamide in particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: ritonavir (used to treat HIV) quinidine (used to treat arrhythmia or malaria) itraconazole, ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections) gemfibrozil (used to lower cholesterol levels) disoprysin orally (used to treat overactive bladder) other medicines that slow down or speed up intestinal movement How to take loperamide acute diarrhea: Adults and children over 12 years: take two tablets to start with, then one tablet after each episode of diarrhea for up to 5 days. Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. Children aged 9 to 12 years: take one tablet 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled or for up to 5 days. Do not take more than this dose. Children under 9 years: this medicine should not be given to children under 9 years. Other forms / strengths (such as syrup) are available for children aged 4 years and above. If symptoms do not improve within two days of your first dose of this medicine, you should see your doctor again, who may want to examine you further to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Long-term (chronic) diarrhea in adults only: your doctor will tell you the amount of loperamide you should take. The initial dose is likely to be between two and four tablets daily, taken in divided doses, but it will depend on each individual's needs. When your doctor is convinced that you are receiving the appropriate daily dose, they will likely suggest taking your tablets twice a day. Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. How to store loperamide keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the label or carton after "EXP". The expiration date refers to the last day of that month. Store in its original packaging. If the color of the tablets changes or any other signs of deterioration appear, consult the pharmacist who will advise you on what to do. Do not dispose of medicines in sewage or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These procedures will help protect the environment.