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Diarrhoea Treatment Loperamide 2mg 12 Tablets

Diarrhoea Treatment Loperamide 2mg

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Loperamide (the generic version of Imodium) is an effective treatment for diarrhoea and typically works within an hour of the first dose (1).

On a GLP-1 medication and suffering from diarrhoea? Order Loperamide with your weight loss treatment for quick relief from this common GLP-1 side effect (2).

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What is Loperamide and how does help stop diarrhoea?

Loperamide is another over the counter medication and is more commonly known by the brand name Imodium.

It works by slowing down the wave-like movements that push food and fluid through your digestive system. It also reduces the amount of water that your stomach releases into your bowel movements. This gives your bowel more time to absorb water, meaning your stools become firmer and you need to pass them less often and with less urgency. It is a medication recommended for people experiencing diarrhoea.

Diarrhoea is also a common side effect of taking GLP-1 medication, so can be used alongside weight loss medications to help relieve symptoms (2).

Loperamide is not a treatment for constipation.

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How to use Diarrhoea Treatment Loperamide 2mg

You should take 2 orodispersible tablets at the start of an episode of diarrhoea, then 1 tablet after each further loose stool. They will melt on your tongue so do not need to be swallowed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period (3).

How long does Loperamide take to work?

Loperamide gets to work quickly, usually taking effect within an hour of the first dose (1).

You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours (3).

Side effects of Diarrhoea Treatment Loperamide 2mg

The most commonly reported side effects of Loperamide include:

  • Constipation

  • Flatulence

  • Headache

  • Nausea

You can read a full list of possible side effects on the Patient Information Leaflet (3).

When to seek medical attention

Do not use Loperamide for an attack lasting longer than 48 hours, instead seek medical attention. Persistent diarrhoea can also cause dehydration. Ensure you are replacing any liquids and salts lost by drinking more liquids than usual and using rehydration sachets like dioralyte. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe dehydration and/or cannot keep liquids down.

Patient Information Leaflet

Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Diarrhoea Treatment Loperamide 2mg - Patient Information Leaflet

References
  1. NHS Choices. Common questions about loperamide - Brand name: Imodium [Internet]. NHS. 2024 [cited 2026 Sept 26]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/loperamide/common-questions-about-loperamide/

  2. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. GLP-1 receptor agonists: reminder of the potential side effects and to be aware of the potential for misuse [Internet]. GOV.UK. 2024 [cited 2026 Sept 26]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/glp-1-receptor-agonists-reminder-of-the-potential-side-effects-and-to-be-aware-of-the-potential-for-misuse

  3. Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg orodispersible tablets: patient information leaflet [Internet]. Leatherhead: Datapharm; 2026 [updated 2026 May 27; cited 2026 Oct 8]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/101779/pil

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