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Capsules for the symptomatic treatment of acute non-specific diarrhoea in adults and those over 12 years of age.
Contains 10 capsules.
It is an anti-diarrhoeal medicine that works by reducing bowel movements and secretions, reducing the number of liquid stools. It is therefore indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of acute non-specific diarrhoea.
It comes in a convenient pack of 10 capsules.
Suitable for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
The recommended dosage varies according to the patient's weight and age. Specifically:
Adults: take 2 capsules as a starting dose, followed by 1 capsule after each bowel movement up to a maximum of 8 capsules per day,
Over 12 years of age: start with 1 capsule and then 1 capsule after each bowel movement with a maximum number of capsules depending on weight, ranging from 4 to 7 capsules.
Child's weight Maximum number of capsules per day
From 27 kg onwards Maximum 4 capsules
From 34 kg upwards Maximum 5 capsules
From 40 kg upwards Maximum 6 capsules
From 47 kg and above Maximum 7 capsules
Do not use Sindiar capsules:
In children under 12 years of age, without medical supervision.
If you are allergic to loperamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
In children under 2 years of age.
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, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Like all medicines, Sindiar may cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. Specifically, the following have been observed:
Rare: hypersensitivity reactions (skin rashes), urinary retention.
Very rare: constipation, bloating, nausea and vomiting, paralytic ileus (persistent constipation).
Unknown frequency: upper abdominal pain, abdominal pain radiating to the back, tenderness when touching the abdomen, fever, rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, which may be symptoms of inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis). There may also be discomfort that is usually difficult to differentiate from symptoms of diarrhoea; abdominal pain and/or bloating, nausea and vomiting, tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness and dry mouth.
The active substance in Sindiar is loperamide hydrochloride. Each capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride. The other ingredients (excipients) are: mannitol, magnesium stearate and talc.
Before taking 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 glass of water and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.
If after 2 days 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.
