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Medication for the symptomatic treatment of occasional acute diarrhoea in adults and children from 12 years of age.
Pack of 20 capsules.
It is a medicine formulated with loperamide for the treatment of occasional acute diarrhoea.
Therefore, its action softens intestinal movements and secretions, thus reducing liquid stools.
It comes in a pack of 20 capsules.
Suitable for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
Dosage varies according to the weight and age of the patient.
Adults: initially 2 capsules together and continue with 1 capsule after each bowel movement for a maximum of 8 capsules per day.
Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years: initially one capsule and continue with one capsule after each bowel movement. In this case the maximum number of capsules depends on body weight:
Child's weight Maximum number of capsules per day
Do not use Fortasec capsules in case of: high fever, blood in stools, ulcerative colitis, severe diarrhoea after antibiotics, diarrhoea caused by an infection (Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter).
Like any medicine, it is contraindicated in people with allergy to its active ingredient or any of its excipients.
Treatment should be discontinued promptly and a doctor should be consulted if constipation, abdominal bloating or absence of bowel movements occur.
Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Fortasec capsules may cause side effects, as with all medicines. This does not mean that everyone will suffer from them. In this case, the following have been observed:
Frequency not known:
Upper abdominal pain
Abdominal pain radiating to the back
Tenderness when touching the abdomen
Fever
Rapid pulse
Nausea
Vomiting
If any side effects occur, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor.
Each Fortasec capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride as the active substance. The other excipients are: Lactose, talc, magnesium stearate and maize starch. Gelatin, iron oxide yellow (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), indigotine (E132), erythrosine (E127) and iron oxide black (E172).
This medicinal product comes in the form of grey and green hard gelatine capsules, which do not require special storage conditions. They should be taken whole with a glass of water and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.
Do not take more tablets than recommended.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.
The prices of non-prescription drugs are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Fortasec 2mg, in its 20 capsule format, at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.
