Loperamide acute Heumann tablets, 10 pcs

Information

Loperamide acute Heumann is a medicine in tablet form that is used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adolescents aged 12 and over and adults.The active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride helps to calm bowel movements and reduce the urge to defecate.No prescription is required for this product.

The use of Loperamide acute Heumann is only suitable for the short-term treatment of acute diarrhea if no causal therapy is available.Treatment that lasts longer than two days may only be carried out under a doctor's prescription and follow-up.

Area of application

Loperamide acute Heumann is used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adolescents aged 12 and over and adults.It is not appropriate if causative therapy is available or if the diarrhea is accompanied by fever, bloody stools, or other severe symptoms.Treatment longer than two days may only be carried out under medical supervision.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The Loperamid akut Heumann tablets contain 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride as the active ingredient, which corresponds to a content of 1.86 mg of loperamide.In addition, the preparation contains the following excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and highly disperse silicon dioxide.

Contraindications

Loperamide acute Heumann must not be taken if you are hypersensitive to loperamide hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients.Children under 12 years of age are also not allowed to use the medicine.Furthermore, the agent is not suitable for conditions in which a slowdown in intestinal activity must be avoided, such as bloating, constipation or intestinal obstruction.

The medicine should not be used for diarrhea that is accompanied by fever or bloody stools, or for diarrhea that occurs during or after taking antibiotics.Loperamide acute Heumann must also not be used in the case of chronic diarrhea or an acute attack of ulcerative colitis, unless this is prescribed by a doctor.

Dosage

The tablets should always be taken exactly as directed.If you are unsure, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.The usual dosage for adults is 2 tablets initially, followed by 1 tablet after each unformed stool, but not more than 6 tablets per day.Adolescents aged 12 and over take 1 tablet initially, followed by 1 tablet after each unformed stool, but not more than 4 tablets per day.

Treatment should not be carried out for longer than 2 days without medical advice.If diarrhea persists after this time, the medicine must be stopped and a doctor consulted.Treatment longer than two days may only be carried out under medical prescription and follow-up monitoring.

In the event of an overdose, you should seek medical attention immediately, especially if unusual symptoms occur.Signs of overdose include constipation, urinary retention, intestinal obstruction and central nervous system intoxication symptoms such as convulsions, apathy, drowsiness, choreoathetosis, ataxia or respiratory depression.

If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose.If you have any further questions about use, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

The tablets should be swallowed whole with sufficient liquid, preferably a glass of water.

Patient information

Children under 2 years of age must not be treated with medicines containing loperamide.Children between the ages of 2 and 12 may only be treated with medicines containing loperamide as prescribed by a doctor.Due to the high active ingredient content, the preparation is not suitable for this age group.

Take special care if you have AIDS or suffer from liver disease.In these cases you should consult your doctor before taking it.Be sure to replace fluids and salts adequately, as diarrhea can lead to large losses of fluids and salts.

The medicine stops the diarrhea but does not correct the cause.If possible, the cause should also be treated.Therefore, talk to your doctor.The recommended dosage and duration of use of 2 days must not be exceeded because severe constipation can occur.

Tiredness, dizziness and sleepiness may occur if you have diarrhea or as a result of taking the medicine. Therefore, caution is advised when driving or working with machines.

Pregnancy

Before taking any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.Although no clear evidence of a teratogenic effect has been found in a limited number of women who took the active ingredient of the drug during pregnancy, you should not use the drug during pregnancy.

Since small amounts of the active ingredient can pass into breast milk, you should not use the medicine while breastfeeding.

Notes

Loperamid acute Heumann is available in tablet form and contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride as the active ingredient.The preparation is suitable for use in adolescents aged 12 and over and adults.It is used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea if no causal therapy is available.Treatment longer than 2 days may only be carried out under medical prescription and follow-up monitoring.

Other

Treatment with the drug for longer than 2 days may only take place under a doctor's prescription and follow-up monitoring.The recommended amount and the duration of use of 2 days must not be exceeded because severe constipation can occur.Diarrhea can lead to large losses of fluid and salt.The most important measure in the event of diarrhea is sufficient replacement of fluids and salts.This is especially true for children.The medicine is not suitable for children under 12 years of age for self-treatment.Other medicines are available for this as prescribed by a doctor.

Loperamide acute Heumann - in your luggage on every trip!

Loperamide acute Heumann is available in tablet form.The active ingredient it contains helps with acute diarrheal symptoms by reducing the urge to defecate and calming intestinal activity.The preparation is ideal for the first aid kit and is lactose and gluten free.

Application

The first dose is taken at the beginning of the treatment of acute diarrhea.The repeat dose should then be taken after each unformed stool.The recommended maximum daily dose must not be exceeded.Swallow the tablets whole with some liquid, such as a glass of water.The score line is only used to split the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.

Do not take Loperamide acute Heumann for longer than 2 days without medical advice.If diarrhea persists after 2 days of treatment, the medicine must be stopped and a doctor consulted.Treatment with medicines containing loperamide for longer than 2 days may only be carried out under a doctor's prescription and follow-up monitoring.

Notes

Treatment with loperamide for longer than 2 days may only be carried out under a doctor's prescription and follow-up.If you don't feel better or even feel worse after two days, contact your doctor.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Ingredients

1 Tablet contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride as active ingredient.Other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, highly dispersed silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate (Ph. Eur.) [pflanzlich].