Talk to your pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are taking any other medicines, particularly the following:

If you miss a dose of loperamide, do not worry. Just take a dose after you next go to the toilet and have a runny poo. Age 12 to 17 years with IBS or long-lasting diarrhoea – follow the instructions from their doctor. This is given on prescription only. capsules or tablets, or 16 spoonfuls of liquid (5ml each), if you have a prescription or buy loperamide from a pharmacyMost cases of diarrhoea get better in 5 to 7 days. If your diarrhoea does not stop in 7 days, talk to your doctor. It is important to understand the causes and to treat any complications, for instance dehydration.

This medicine may make you feel dizzy, tired or sleepy. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Do not take loperamide for more than 48 hours without talking to a doctor. Adults (over 18) with long-lasting or recurring diarrhoea Intestinal loss of fluids can promote dehydration. Symptoms may include thirst and oliguria. In patients suffering from fluid loss where dehydration may be harmful (e.g. renal insufficiency, elderly patients) bisacodyl should be discontinued and only be restarted under medical supervision.Allergic skin reactions such as itchy, red, raised rash (which can sometimes be severe and include peeling, swelling, blistering and lesions of the skin) you have acute dysentery, the symptoms of which may include blood in your stools and a high temperature,