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Antidiarrhoeal that reduces bowel movements and secretions to reduce liquid stools.
Contains 12 tablets.
It is an antidiarrhoeal agent that works by reducing bowel movements and secretions, thereby reducing the number of liquid stools. It is therefore used to treat the symptoms of acute non-specific diarrhoea.
It comes in a convenient pack of 12 tablets.
Suitable for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
The recommended dosage varies according to the weight and age of the patient.
Adults: take 2 capsules as an initial dose, followed by 1 capsule after each bowel movement. Do not exceed a maximum of 8 capsules per day,
Over 12 years of age: start with 1 capsule and follow with 1 capsule after each bowel movement. The maximum number of capsules will depend on the patient's 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 Salvacoline:
In children under 12 years of age.
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.
Like all medicines, Salvacoline can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. Such effects can be:
Frequent: constipation, nausea, gas (flatulence), headache and dizziness.
Infrequent: vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, abdominal pain or discomfort, drowsiness and skin discolouration.
Rarely: intestinal paralysis, abdominal swelling, dilatation of the large intestine, loss or decrease in level of consciousness, stupor, exaggerated tension in the muscle tone (in the stomach).Exaggerated muscle tone (hypertonia), abnormal coordination, blistering of the skin, skin disorder resulting in lesions and intense itching (urticaria).severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing (angioedema) including anaphylactic shock, urinary retention, constriction of the pupils and tiredness.
The active substance in Salvacoline is loperamide. Specifically, each tablet contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride. The other ingredients are: mannitol (E-421), talc (E-553b), magnesium stearate (E-572), microcrystalline cellulose (E-460i), croscarmellose A, colloidal silica (E-551), iron oxide yellow (E-172).
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.
In cases of diarrhoea it is very important to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a 10% discount, which is the maximum allowed.
