Diarfin 20 Capsules

It is an anti-diarrhoeal medicine that works by reducing bowel movements and secretions, decreasing the number of liquid stools. It is therefore used to treat the symptoms of acute non-specific diarrhoea.

It comes in a pack containing 20 hard capsules.

Intended for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.

The recommended dosage varies according to the age and weight of the patient. Specifically:

• Adults: take 2 capsules as an initial dose, followed by 1 capsule after each bowel movement, not to exceed a maximum of 8 capsules per day,

• Over 12 years of age: start with 1 capsule, then one capsule after each bowel movement, with a maximum number of capsules depending on weight:

Maximum number of capsules per day in children according to weight:

• From 27 kg: Maximum 4 capsules.
• From 34 kg upwards: Maximum 5 capsules
• From 40 kg: Maximum 6 capsules
• From 47 kg: Maximum 7 capsules

Do not use Diarfin capsules:

• In children under 12 years of age, without prescription or medical supervision.

• In children under 2 years of age, under no circumstances.

• If you are allergic to loperamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

• If you have blood in your stools or high fever (above 38 ºC).

• If you have acute ulcerative colitis.

• If you have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.

• If you have diarrhoea due to an infection caused by organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella or Campylobacter.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Like all medicines, Diarfin capsules may cause side effects, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. If any of the side effects listed below occur, stop taking this medicine and seek medical advice:

• Allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face, tongue or throat that may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.

• Severe allergic reactions including anaphylactic shock.

• severe abdominal pain

• Severe blistering or peeling of the skin.

• Loss or decreased level of consciousness.

Other side effects that may occur include:

Frequent adverse reactions

• Headache.

• Dizziness.

• Constipation.

• nausea

• Gas

Rare adverse reactions

• Vomiting.

• Pain or unpleasant sensation in the upper-middle part of the stomach.

• Dry mouth.

• Abdominal pain or discomfort.

• Skin discolouration

• drowsiness

Rare adverse reactions

• Intestinal paralysis

• Abdominal swelling.

• Dilatation of the large intestine

• Loss or decreased level of consciousness.

• Stupor

• exaggerated tension in muscle tone (hypertonia)

• abnormal coordination

• blistering of the skin

• decrease in urine output

• tiredness

• constriction of the pupils

• itching and/or swelling of the skin

The active substance in Diarfin is loperamide. Each capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride. The other excipients are: pregelatinised maize starch, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, gelatine, orange-yellow colouring S (E-110) and titanium dioxide (E-171).

Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, as they may interact with each other.

The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.

If after 2 days of treatment the symptoms do not improve or worsen, consult a doctor.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of pharmaceutical experts.

The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Diarfin at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.