Teva Diarrhoea Relief contains Loperamide Hydrochloride Loperamide belongs to a group of drugs called antidiarrhoeals. Teva Diarrhoea Relief Capsules are used to treat the symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea for periods of up to 5 days, in adults & children over 12 years old Teva Diarrhoea Relief Capsules are also used to treat chronic (long lasting) diarrhoea in adults, providing the cause has been established Directions If you have been prescribed this medicine you should follow your doctor's advice other wise please follow the instructions listed below. This capsules should be swallowed preferably with a drink of water. Do not take more than 8 capsules within 24hours. If symptoms persist after 24hours treatment, consult your doctor. Adults (including the elderly) & children over 12 years. Acute Diarrhoea Two capsules should be taken to start with, followed by 1 capsule after each episode of diarrhoea. The usual dose is 3 to 4 capsules a day. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Two Capsules should be taken to start with. The usually dose is 2 to 4 capsules a day in divided doses. Please contact your local doctor or nearest hospital if you take more than the recomended dosage. Warnings: Do not use Teva diarrhoea relief capsules if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to loperamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine have constipation, or any form of inflammation or blockage of the bowel have abdominal distension, hich produces a bloated stomach have acute dysentery, which is characterised by blood in the stools & a high temperature. These capsules should not be taken by children under 12 years old. You should ask your doctor for advice if you are pregant, breast feeding, lactose intolerant, have liver problems or are taking any other medication. Ingredients The active ingredient is loperamide hydrochloride. The other ingredients are maize starch, lactose monohydrate, povidone (E1201), sodium starch glycolate (Type A) & magnesium stearate (E572). The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), Yellow iron oxide (E172) & patent blue v (E131).