IMODIUM 2 MG 20 CAPS

Acute and chronic diarrhoea of various origins

Adults

Acute diarrhoea
Initial dose: 2 capsules
Subsequent doses: 1 capsule after each subsequent liquid defecation
Maximum dose: 8 capsules per day
Chronic diarrhoea and anal incontinence
Initial dose: 2 capsules per day
Maintenance dose: 1 to 6 capsules per day, to obtain 1 to 2 moulded stools per day
Maximum dose: 8 capsules per day

Children aged 6 to 18 years

Acute diarrhoea Initial dose: 1 capsule Subsequent doses: 1 capsule after each subsequent liquid defecation Maximum dose: 3 capsules per 20 kg of body weight per day and max 8 capsules per day Chronic diarrhoea and anal incontinence Initial dose: 1 capsule per day Maintenance dose: 1 to 6 capsules per day, in order to obtain 1 to 2 moulded stools per day Maximum dose: 3 capsules per 20 kg of body weight per day and max 8 capsules per day