Can you still buy Diocalm?
Please note that this product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. If you suffer from occasional diarrhoea, Diocalm can help provide relief. Diocalm works using a dual-action formula that helps reduce the frequency of bowel movements, and also makes the stools less watery.
What are Diocalm tablets used for?
Diocalm ultra capsules contain the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride, which is a medicine used to treat diarrhoea. Loperamide is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine. Loperamide works by slowing the muscular contractions of the intestine and so is called an ‘antimotility’ medicine.
How long does it take for Diocalm to work?
Loperamide usually starts to work within 1 hour to make your diarrhoea better. Most people only need to take loperamide for 1 to 2 days. You may need to take it for longer if your diarrhoea is because of a bowel condition such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or short bowel syndrome.
When should you not take loperamide?
You should not use loperamide if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication. Loperamide is safe when used as directed. TAKING TOO MUCH LOPERAMIDE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HEART PROBLEMS OR DEATH.
Is it better to stop diarrhea or let it go?
If you suffer from acute diarrhea, it’s best to treat it straight away. By treating diarrhea, your body can start to recover so you can feel better and get on with your day as quickly as possible.
What is the best tablet for loose motion?
Drugs used to treat Diarrhea
| Drug name | Rating | Rx/OTC |
|---|---|---|
| View information about Imodium A-D Imodium A-D | 7.6 | Rx/OTC |
| Generic name: loperamide systemic Drug class: antidiarrheals For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects | ||
| View information about Anti-Diarrheal Anti-Diarrheal | 10 | Rx/OTC |
What ingredients are in Diocalm?
Diocalm chewable tablets contain two active ingredients, morphine hydrochloride and attapulgite. Morphine hydrochloride is a type of medicine called an opioid. Morphine is normally used as a painkiller, in much higher doses than are found in Diocalm.
What tablets do you take for diarrhea?
Two types of meds relieve diarrhea in different ways:
- Loperamide (Imodium) slows the movement of food through your intestines, which lets your body absorb more liquid.
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) balances out how fluid moves through your digestive tract.
Does loperamide make you sleepy?
Talk to your doctor about using loperamide safely. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.
What is loperamide 2mg?
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg is an anti-diarrheal medicine and may be used to control symptoms of diarrhea (including Travelers’ Diarrhea) in adults and children 6 years and over.
Why is my diarrhea every 10 minutes?
Persistent diarrhea can have many causes, including dietary changes, stress, irritable bowel syndrome, and certain medicines. Occasionally, persistent diarrhea can be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease, a malabsorption syndrome, or colorectal cancer.
What kind of Medicine is Diocalm Ultra Capsules?
Diocalm ultra (loperamide) Diocalm ultra capsules contain the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride, which is a medicine used to treat diarrhoea. Loperamide is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine. 15/07/2015. Diocalm ultra is licensed to treat acute diarrhoea in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.
What kind of Medicine is in Diocalm chewable tablets?
Diocalm chewable tablets contain two active ingredients, morphine hydrochloride and attapulgite. Morphine hydrochloride is a type of medicine called an opioid. Morphine is normally used as a painkiller, in much higher doses than are found in Diocalm.
When to stop diclofenac sodium delayed release tablets?
If abnormal liver tests persist or worsen, if clinical signs and/or symptoms consistent with liver disease develop, or if systemic manifestations occur (e.g., eosinophilia, rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dark urine, etc.), Diclofenac sodium delayed-release tablets should be discontinued immediately.
How old do you have to be to take Diocalm ultra?
Diocalm ultra is licensed to treat acute diarrhoea in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. Other brands of loperamide may also be licensed to treat acute diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults aged 18 years and over, following initial diagnosis by a doctor, or for other uses when prescribed by a doctor.