Diamide Diarrhoea Relief is taken to treat patients with sudden (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) diarrhoea. It is also used to treat diarrhoea in people with an ileostomy or colostomy (part of the intestines removed by surgery).
Diamide Diarrhoea Relief contains the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride. It works by increasing gut transit time so that food takes longer to pass through the gastrointestinal tract. This allows the bowel time to absorb water and produce a more solid stool.
Directions
Please refer to the NZ Consumer Medicine Information for more details.
In adults, including children over 12 years of age, with sudden (acute) diarrhoea, the usual dosage of DIAMIDE RELIEF is 2 capsules, followed by 1 capsule after every subsequent loose stool.
In adults, including children over 12 years of age, with long-lasting (chronic) diarrhoea, the initial dosage of DIAMIDE RELIEF is 2 capsules daily. This initial dosage will be adjusted until 1 to 2 solid stools a day are obtained.
The total daily dose in both instances should not exceed 8 capsules.
Ingredients
loperamide hydrochloride 2mg
Other Ingredients: lactose, gelatin, titanium dioxide, sunset yellow, brilliant scarlet, brilliant blue, quinoline yellow.
Contains sulfites and sugars as lactose.
Warnings
Do not give this medicine to a child under the age of 12 years.
Do not take DIAMIDE RELIEF if:
- you are constipated
- you have severe diarrhoea with blood in the stools and fever
- you have ulcerative colitis (a type of inflammatory bowel disease)
- you have an infection of the bowel.
- you are allergic to any medicine containing loperamide hydrochloride
- you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
General Safety Information
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- Nutritional supplements may only be of assistance if the dietary intake is inadequate.
- Supplements should not be used to replace a healthy balanced diet and adequate physical exercise.
- Keep all medications and supplements out of reach of children.
- If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
