{"product_id":"salvacoline-2-mg-12-tablets","title":"Salvacoline 2 mg 12 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Salvacoline tablets and what is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an \u003cstrong\u003eantidiarrhoeal agent \u003c\/strong\u003ethat works by reducing bowel movements and secretions, thereby reducing the number of liquid stools. It is therefore used to treat the \u003cstrong\u003esymptoms of acute non-specific diarrhoea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a convenient \u003cstrong\u003epack of 12 tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is intended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for use in adults and adolescents \u003cstrong\u003eover 12 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended dosage varies according to the weight and age of the patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: 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,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild's weight\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum number of capsules per day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 27 kg onwards\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 4 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 34 kg onwards\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 5 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 kg and over\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 6 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 47 kg and above\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 7 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use Salvacoline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn children under 12 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are allergic to loperamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have blood in your stools or high fever (above 38 ºC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have acute ulcerative colitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have severe diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have diarrhoea due to an infection caused by organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella or Campylobacter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all medicines, \u003cstrong\u003eSalvacoline can cause side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, although not everybody will experience them. Such effects can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequent\u003c\/strong\u003e: constipation, nausea, gas (flatulence), headache and dizziness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrequent\u003c\/strong\u003e: vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, abdominal pain or discomfort, drowsiness and skin discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarely\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe active substance in Salvacoline is loperamide\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePharmaceutical advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cases of diarrhoea it is very important to \u003cstrong\u003edrink plenty of fluids\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid dehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. 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