{"product_id":"fortasec-2-mg-20-capsules","title":"Fortasec 2 mg 20 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Fortasec is and what it is used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortasec 2 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medicine formulated with \u003cstrong\u003eloperamide\u003c\/strong\u003e, an active substance used for the \u003cstrong\u003etreatment of \u003c\/strong\u003eoccasional acute \u003cstrong\u003ediarrhoea \u003c\/strong\u003e. Its action softens bowel movements and secretions, thereby reducing watery stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a \u003cstrong\u003epack of 20 capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifference between Fortasec and Fortasec Plus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFortasec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003econtains only \u003cstrong\u003eloperamide\u003c\/strong\u003e, an active ingredient that works by reducing intestinal motility to stop occasional acute diarrhoea. On the other hand,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFortasec Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, which combines loperamide with simethicone, not only helps to stop diarrhoea, but also excess gas, bloating and associated cramping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortasec for diarrhoea\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for use in adults and adolescents \u003cstrong\u003eover 12 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Fortasec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one capsule, with a glass of water to make swallowing easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should Fortasec be taken?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003edose of Fortasec\u003c\/strong\u003e varies depending on the patient's weight and age:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn adults\u003c\/strong\u003e: initially take 2 capsules together and continue with another capsule after each bowel movement, with a maximum of 8 capsules a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn adolescents\u003c\/strong\u003e (12 to 18 years): start by taking one \u003cstrong\u003eFortasec tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e and take another capsule after each bowel movement. In this case, the maximum number of capsules depends on body weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 27 kg:\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 4 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 34 kg:\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 5 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 40 kg:\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 6 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 47 kg:\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 7 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long does it take for Fortasec to take effect?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eeffect of Fortasec \u003c\/strong\u003eusually starts within 1 to 4 hours after the first intake, although this may vary depending on the presentation and the patient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn most cases, the effect starts to be felt around one hour after administration in the oral freeze-dried presentations (Fortasec Flas). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor hard capsules, the onset of effect may take up to 5 hours, as absorption is slower compared to oral freeze-dried presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the effect of Fortasec last?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe duration of effect is usually maintained for about 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications Fortasec 2mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: initial; font-variant-ligatures: initial; font-variant-caps: initial; text-align: inherit;\"\u003eDo not use \u003cstrong\u003eFortasec capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: initial; font-variant-ligatures: initial; font-variant-caps: initial; font-weight: initial; text-align: inherit;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: initial; font-variant-ligatures: initial; font-variant-caps: initial; font-weight: initial; text-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf you have high fever, blood in stools, ulcerative colitis, severe diarrhoea after antibiotics, diarrhoea caused by any infection (Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn patients with allergy to the active substance or to any of its excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, without first consulting your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf constipation, abdominal bloating or absence of bowel movements occur after taking the medicine, treatment should be stopped promptly and the doctor should be consulted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects Fortasec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortasec capsules may cause side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, as with all medicines. This does not mean that all people will experience side effects. In this case, the following have been observed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: initial; font-variant-ligatures: initial; font-variant-caps: initial; font-weight: initial; text-align: inherit;\"\u003eFrequency not known:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper abdominal pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdominal pain radiating to the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenderness when touching the abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erapid pulse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enausea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf any side effects occur, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe active substance in Fortasec\u003c\/strong\u003e is loperamide. Each Fortasec capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride. The other excipients are: Lactose, talc, magnesium stearate and maize starch. Gelatin, iron oxide yellow (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), indigotine (E132), erythrosine (E127) and iron oxide black (E172).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePharmaceutical advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortasec without prescription\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in the form of grey and green hard gelatine capsules, which do not require special storage conditions. They should be taken whole with a glass of water and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not take more tablets than recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the package leaflet included with the \u003cstrong\u003emedicine Fortasec\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully. 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