Lopestop 2 mg hard capsules 20 units

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

It comes in a practical 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, followed by 1 capsule after each bowel movement, with a maximum number of capsules depending on weight:

Child's weight Maximum number of capsules per day

From 27 kg onwards Maximum 4 capsules

From 34 kg onwards Maximum 5 capsules

40 kg and over Maximum 6 capsules

From 47 kg and above Maximum 7 capsules

Do not use Lopestop 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, Lopestop capsules may cause side effects. This does not mean that everybody will experience side effects.

If any of the following side effects occur, discontinue treatment 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 Lopestop is loperamide. Each capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride. The other excipients are: microcrystalline cellulose, talc (E-553b) and magnesium stearate (E-572). The capsule ingredients are: gelatine, titanium dioxide (E-171) and iron oxide red (E172).

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

The capsules should be swallowed whole with a little water, without chewing. 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 expert pharmacists.

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