{"product_id":"arret-2mg-hard-capsules","title":"Arret 2mg Hard Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eArret 2mg Hard Capsules is a pharmacy-only anti-diarrhoeal medicine containing Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg per capsule. It is used alongside appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement for the short-term management of sudden, acute diarrhoea in adults and children aged 12 years and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoperamide works by slowing an overactive bowel, allowing more time for water and salts to be absorbed and helping reduce the frequency and urgency of loose bowel movements. No prescription is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymptomatic relief from acute diarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps slow an overactive bowel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce the frequency of loose bowel movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows the bowel more time to absorb water and salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for use alongside fluid and electrolyte replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient hard-capsule formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmacy-only medicine in Ireland — no prescription required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for short-term treatment of sudden diarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Ingredient\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoperamide Hydrochloride 2mg – An antipropulsive anti-diarrhoeal medicine that reduces intestinal motility by slowing the movement of the bowel, helping the body absorb more water and salts and thereby reducing diarrhoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hard capsule contains: Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg and 127mg Lactose Monohydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsules are brown and light-green hard gelatin capsules containing a white powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways check the current packaging and patient information leaflet for the complete and most up-to-date excipient information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatient Information Leaflet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.ie\/medicines\/arret-2mg-hard-capsules-31324\/patient-info#tabs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Arret 2mg Hard Capsules Patient Information Leaflet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlease click here to access the patient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 capsules initially, followed by 1 capsule after each further episode of diarrhoea. Do not exceed 5 capsules in any 24-hour period. Swallow capsules whole with a drink of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArret treats the symptoms of diarrhoea rather than the underlying cause. Fluid lost through diarrhoea should be replaced by drinking adequate liquids; oral rehydration therapy may be appropriate to replace lost fluids and salts. If diarrhoea has not improved within 24 hours, seek medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults and children aged 12 years and over requiring short-term symptomatic treatment of sudden, acute diarrhoea. Should be used alongside appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePack Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Anti-diarrhoeal medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosage form: Hard capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable age: 12 years+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Acute diarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal status: Non-prescription, pharmacy-only medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish licence: PA23490\/023\/001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicence holder: JNTL Consumer Health (Ireland) Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not give to children under 12 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take if you have severe diarrhoea following antibiotics, acute dysentery with blood in the stools and a high temperature, a flare-up of ulcerative colitis, constipation or a swollen abdomen, or certain bacterial infections or bowel obstruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop taking if constipation or abdominal swelling develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the recommended dose. Serious heart problems, including abnormal heart rhythms, have been reported when excessive amounts of loperamide have been taken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver problems, are pregnant, or take medicines including ritonavir, quinidine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, gemfibrozil or oral desmopressin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take while breastfeeding, as small amounts of loperamide may pass into breast milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay occasionally cause dizziness, tiredness or sleepiness; if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains lactose — consider in people with certain sugar intolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the patient information leaflet before use and check current packaging for the latest dosage, contraindications, interactions and safety information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arret","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58183271678296,"sku":"3574661780542","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/6712\/6616\/files\/ArretHardCapsules_1.jpg?v=1787389813","url":"https:\/\/ballyduffpharmacy.com\/products\/arret-2mg-hard-capsules","provider":"Ballyduff Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}