What is Fluconazole Fungal Infection Capsule?

This medicine contains Fluconazole, which belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. These act to treat infections caused by fungi.

The medicine can be used to treat thrush (vaginal candidiasis). It may also be used by the woman’s sexual partner to treat associated penile thrush (candidal balanitis).

Thrush is a common infection caused by a yeast (or fungus), which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it.

However, in certain circumstances, it may develop into an infection in the vagina and symptoms may spread to the surrounding area. The symptoms may include one or more of the following:

• Itching of the vagina and surrounding area (the vulva)
• Redness and swelling of the tissues of the vagina and vulva
• Soreness of the vagina and vulva
• White non-smelling discharge from the vagina

Thrush may be aggravated by sexual intercourse, but it is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, sometimes thrush can be passed to your partner through sexual intercourse.

If your partner has penile thrush, he may have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Soreness and redness of the penis
• Tightness of the foreskin
• A white non-smelling penile discharge

What is the recommended dosage for Fluconazole?

• Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take the capsule.
• Adults aged 16 to 60 years: Take one capsule once only.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Do not give to children under 16 years, or take if you are an adult of 61 years or older unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
• If symptoms do not go away within seven days, talk to your doctor.
• If your symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your doctor.
• If symptoms clear up but then return after seven days, you can take another capsule, unless you had an allergic reaction the first time.

What is in this medicine

The capsule contains Fluconazole 150 mg which is the active ingredient.

What is Loperamide Hydrochloride, and when is it used?

Loperamide is a medicine to treat Diarrhoea (runny poo). It can also help with short term diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Loperamide is also used for long-lasting Diarrhoea from bowel problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and short bowel syndrome. If you have a colostomy to give you a stoma (an opening in your stomach to collect poo from your body), Loperamide can help to slow down your bowel and make your poo thicker.

Key facts of Loperamide 

• Diarrhoea which starts suddenly usually gets better on its own within 5 to 7 days. If you need immediate, short term relief, taking Loperamide can cut down the number of times you go to the toilet, and it makes your poo less watery.
• Adults should take 2 tablets or capsules straight away if they suffer from short term diarrhoea. After this take 1 each time you do a runny poo.
• Don't exceed the recommended amount. Exceeding the recommended amount can lead to serious heart problems (including a fast or irregular heartbeat).

How will it treat my symptoms?

Loperamide works by slowing down the muscle movements in your gut, so an increased amount of water is absorbed from your stools. This leads to your stools becoming firmer, and they're passed less frequently.

What causes Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is usually caused by a bowel infection known as gastroenteritis. Other known causes are:

• Alcohol
• Appendicitis
• Food allergy

If you are taking any other medicine currently, check the side effects to make sure that they do not cause Diarrhoea. Chronic or long-term Diarrhoea can be a symptom of a more severe condition, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

What are Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets?

Co-codamol is used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least 4 hours after you last took other painkillers before taking this medicine.

Co-codamol can be used in adults and children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. This medicine contains codeine. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It also contains paracetamol, another analgesic to relieve pain. 

How to use Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Co-codamol tablets.
• Swallow the tablets with water.
• This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and children 16 to 18 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours, as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours

Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours when necessary. Do not give your child more than 4 tablets in 24 hours

Children under 12 years: should not be taken due to the risk of severe breathing problems

Elderly: Dosage is usually reduced in the elderly with liver damage.

What do Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets contain

The active substances (the ingredients that makes the tablets work) are 8mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg paracetamol.

What are Stugeron Tablets

Stugeron is a medicine, which is used to control travel sickness. The tablets contain cinnarizine, which is an antinauseant that helps reduce feelings of nausea during travel. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 5 years and over.

What you can do to help stop these symptoms

• At Sea: Where possible, stay on deck and keep your eyes on the horizon. Keep away from diesel and galley smells. Avoid rich and fatty foods while travelling.
• On the road: If possible, keep looking ahead into the distance. Travel in daylight and try to make sure that children can see forwards out of the windscreen. Avoid reading and travel with a window open. Avoid rich and fatty foods.
  

How to take Stugeron Tablets

• Stugeron should preferably be taken after meals.
• For oral use only.
• The tablets may be sucked, chewed or swallowed whole with water. 

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets two hours before travelling and 1 tablet every eight hours during the journey.

Children aged 5 – 12 years: Take 1 tablet two hours before travelling and ½ tablet every eight hours during the journey.

What do Stugeron Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Stugeron 15 tablets is Cinnarizine 15 mg.

What is Anusol Plus HC Ointment?

Anusol Plus HC Ointment is a medicine which is used to reduce the symptoms of internal and external piles (haemorrhoids). It contains the following ingredients: 

• Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild steroid which helps reduce inflammation.
• Zinc oxide and Bismuth salts are mildly astringent and antiseptic. They soothe and protect raw areas.
• Balsam Peru is mildly antiseptic and has a protective action on sore areas and may help healing.
• Benzyl benzoate has mild antiseptic properties.

This medicine helps relieve the swelling, itch and irritation of internal and external piles (haemorrhoids) and other related conditions, such as anal itching.

What are piles?

Piles (haemorrhoids) are swollen blood vessels which occur inside or outside the back passage (anus).

Some people have piles without experiencing any symptoms, but sufferers may notice the following:

• Bleeding: Although streaks of bright red blood on the toilet paper are not uncommon in people with piles, it may be a sign of a more serious condition and you should see your doctor to check this.
• Swelling: The swollen blood vessels may be felt as a lump or blockage in the anus.
• Pain, itching and irritation in the anal region.

At least 40% of people suffer from piles at some time in their lives. However, many people are too embarrassed to seek advice or treatment and, as a result, experience unnecessary discomfort.

Fortunately, there is much you can do to ease the situation and relieve the symptoms.

What causes piles?

Several factors can contribute to the development of piles:

• The most common cause is straining during a bowel movement, usually because of constipation.
• During pregnancy, the growing baby exerts increased pressure on the anal vessels, which can lead to piles.
• Heredity: you may be more likely to develop piles if your family has a history of suffering.

A Healthy Living Plan for Piles Sufferers

You can reduce the risk of piles by following a healthy diet and lifestyle that helps to keep your bowels working regularly and prevents constipation. This can also help to speed recovery from piles.

• Eat a high fibre diet including foods like brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholewheat pasta etc.
• Eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, and salads.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Don't eat too much salty, fatty, or sugary foods such as crisps, burgers, and cakes.
• Cut back on the amount of alcohol, tea, and coffee you drink.
• Exercise regularly.

A healthy diet and lifestyle will reduce the likelihood of constipation and encourage a regular bowel habit. Go to the toilet regularly and try to avoid straining. Leaning forward from the hips may help.

How to apply Anusol Plus HC Ointment

Anusol Plus HC Ointment is for topical use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area.

• Wash the anal area and dry gently with a soft towel before using the medicine.
• There is a nozzle supplied with the product which can be used to apply the ointment into the back passage (anus).
• For external piles - after washing and drying the affected area, the ointment should be applied using a gauze dressing.
• For internal piles - after washing and drying the affected area, screw the nozzle provided onto the tube, remove the nozzle cap; insert the nozzle into the back passage and squeeze gently. Clean the nozzle after each use.
• Wash your hands before and after using Anusol.

Adults and the elderly: Anusol Plus HC Ointment can be applied sparingly to the affected area at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement.

What does Anusol Plus HC Ointment contain 

The active substances are per 100 g: Hydrocortisone acetate 0.25 g, Zinc oxide 10.75 g, Bismuth subgallate 2.25 g, Balsam Peru 1.875 g, Bismuth oxide 0.875 g and Benzyl benzoate 1.25 g. 

What are Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets?

Kwells 300 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes info form the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers nausea we associate with travel sickness.

The active substance in Kwells tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide. Hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.

Because Kwells tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20–30 minutes before re travelling or at the onset of sickness.

How to help avoid travel sickness

• Sit with the head tilted back to stabilise the balancing mechanism in the ear. 
• Ensure the vehicle you are in is well ventilated.     
• Try to have a clear view of the window.
• Have a bite to eat before the journey to help keep the stomach settled, but avoid greasy food.
• If you travel by car, take regular breaks for exercise,  fresh air and refreshments. 
• In an aeroplane, you can ease the pressure on your ears by sucking a boiled sweet during take off and landing.
• Avoid strong smelling food, smoke, perfume, or petrol fumes.

How to take Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets

The tablets can be sucked, chewed or swallowed. They have a scoreline so they can be halved if necessary. The tablets can be taken up to 30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness or at the onset of nausea.

• Adults: Take one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
• Children over 10 years: Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

What do Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets contain

The active substance is hyoscine hydrobromide at a strength of 300 micrograms.

What are Imodium Instant Tablets?

Imodium Instant Melts are used to treat two types of diarrhoea.

The two types have different age limits. 

Short-term diarrhoea:

• For adults and children aged 12 and over.
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• If your attack lasts longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

IBS diarrhoea:

• For adults and young people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but if an attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

The tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

How to take Imodium Instant Tablets

• Peel back the lid and tip the tablet out. Do not push the tablets through the lid.
• Place the correct number of tablets on the tongue. The tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth, so you don’t need water to swallow them. Do not chew. For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the dose shown in the tables.
• The tablets are not for long-term treatment.
  

Short-term diarrhoea:

Adults and children aged 12 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement.

Do not take for attacks lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

IBS diarrhoea

Adults aged 18 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement (or as advised by your doctor).

You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

What do Imodium Instant Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Imodium Instants is: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per tablet.

What Is Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief

Piriteze Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever (itchy or watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose) and other allergies, e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies. They can also relieve the rashes and itching of chronic urticaria (hives).

The active ingredient is cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine that can help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes.

How To Use Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Swallow one tablet once a day.

Children aged 6 to 12 years: Swallow half a tablet twice daily.

Children under 6 years: Not recommended.

If you have kidney problems, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking these tablets, as a lower dose may be required.

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Do not give to children under 6 years.

If you take too many tablets

Contact your doctor or casualty department.

Do not drive if you have taken too many tablets.

If you forget to take the tablets

Take one as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take two doses together.

What Does Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief Contain

Each tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg.

Other ingredients Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E 464), macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E 171) and polydextrose.

What are Enterosgel Oral Adsorbent Sachets

Enterosgel is based on an organic mineral with adsorption capacity towards toxic and harmful substances in the gut, physically binding them to its surface, reducing stool frequency and duration of diarrhoea.

Enterosgel is expelled from the body with the stool, along with the adsorbed toxins, which can be beneficial for treating acute diarrhoea and diarrhoea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). Enterosgel does not remove any good bacteria from the gut.

• Safe and gentle IBS-D treatment
• Drug-free IBS-D and Acute Diarrhoea relief
• Suitable for adults and children aged 1+
• Free from sugar, gluten and preservatives
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Helping diarrhoea sufferers for over 30 years

What Makes Enterosgel Different?

Enterosgel is different from other IBS-D and Acute Diarrhoea treatments. It targets the cause of the gastrointestinal symptoms by binding the bacterial toxins and other harmful substances and expelling them from the body via the stool.

The majority of products designed to treat IBS and diarrhoea are antimotility or antispasmodic medicines. They work by slowing the natural movements of the gut by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Unlike Enterosgel, these medicines do not clear the body of the bacterial toxins and other substances that can cause IBS and diarrhoea.

How to take Enterosgel Oral Adsorbent Sachets

Enterosgel must be taken 2 hours before or after a meal or taking oral medication and needs to be diluted with water and taken orally.

For Acute Diarrhoea, the recommended duration of treatment is 3-5 days.

For chronic IBS-D, the recommended duration of a treatment course is up to 21 days followed by a short break.

What are Imodium Capsules?

Imodium Classic Capsules is a treatment that can help ease two distinct kinds of diarrhoea. If you are suffering from brief-term diarrhoea or diarrhoea brought on by IBS, this medication can help reduce your symptoms and lessen the number of times you will need to visit the bathroom.

The capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

What causes diarrhoea?

The most frequent causes of short term diarrhoea are gut bugs and food poisoning, each of which will usually clear themselves up in seven days. But, you might even experience diarrhoea in case you've got long-term conditions such as food allergies or intolerance, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), or coeliac disease.

How can Loperamide 2mg cure my diarrhoea?

The 2mg of Loperamide in each Imodium Classic Capsule helps you to deal with diarrhoea by slowing your overactive gut. This lowers the number of times you'll have to visit the bathroom and provides your body with the opportunity to consume the water and additives which are typically lost when you have diarrhoea.

How to take Imodium Capsules

To begin your therapy, consume two Imodium Capsules with a drink of water, then take another capsule after each loose bowel movement. Don't take more than six capsules in any 24 hours. Don't forget to drink more fluids than usual to replace the fluid that your body loses when you've got diarrhoea.

How long to take Loperamide 2mg for?

If you're treating short term diarrhoea, then you shouldn't take Imodium Loperamide Capsules for over two days. If your diarrhoea lasts more than this, cease use and talk to your physician. If you're treating diarrhoea brought on by IBS, then you can take this medication for as much as two weeks at a time to deal with repeated attacks. But, you shouldn't take this product to take care of any attack that lasts more than two days. Speak with your health care provider if your diarrhoea lasts for over 48 hours or if your symptoms haven't improved after two weeks.

What is Calpol SixPlus FastMelts Strawberry?

The paracetamol in Calpol SixPlus FastMelts Strawberry is used to relieve pain and/or bring down fever (high temperature) in many conditions including cold and flu, headache, toothache, earache, post-immunisation fever, sore throat and other aches and pains.

How to use Calpol SixPlus FastMelts Strawberry

• For oral use only.
• To remove tablet use a fingernail to break the foil along the dotted line before pressing the tablet out.
• Tablets can be sucked gently until they melt on the tongue. There is no need to take water as they melt into a pleasant tasting paste which is easily swallowed.
• Alternatively, the tablets can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water or milk if preferred.
• Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.

Children from 6 years to adults

6-9 years - 1 tablet

9-12 years - 2 tablets

12-16 years - 2-3 tablets

Adults and children over 16 years - 2-4 tablets

• Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hours.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.

What does Calpol SixPlus FastMelts Strawberry contain?

The active ingredient is: paracetamol 250 mg per tablet.

Other ingredients are: Mannitol (E421), crospovidone, aspartame (E951), magnesium stearate, basic butylated methacrylate copolymer, polyacrylate dispersion 30% and colloidal anhydrous silica. The flavouring is strawberry.

What is Sea-Band Original Drug-Free Nausea Relief Wristband

Sea-Band’s are acupressure wrist bands that are clinically proven to relieve nausea, motion sickness and morning sickness in addition to helping with post-operative and chemotherapy-induced nausea.  They are completely drug-free and non-invasive.

They work by applying pressure on the P6 or Nei-Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud that work to restore balance in the body. Used by doctors and in hospitals, it is fast-acting, simple to use, and has the ability to be used over and over again. The plastic storage box is a convenient size, making it easy to keep with you at all times.

How to use Sea-Band Original Drug-Free Nausea Relief Wristband

Wear one band on each wrist and allow a few minutes for it to take effect.

Read the instructions provided for guidance on finding the pressure point they target

What does Sea-Band Original Drug-Free Nausea Relief Wristband contain

Two bands in each pack.

Fibre Content:Acrylic 64.2%, Nylon 24.2%, Elastane 11.6%.

What are Stugeron Tablets

Stugeron is a medicine, which is used to control travel sickness. The tablets contain cinnarizine, which is an antinauseant that helps reduce feelings of nausea during travel. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 5 years and over.

What you can do to help stop these symptoms

• At Sea: Where possible, stay on deck and keep your eyes on the horizon. Keep away from diesel and galley smells. Avoid rich and fatty foods while travelling.
• On the road: If possible, keep looking ahead into the distance. Travel in daylight and try to make sure that children can see forwards out of the windscreen. Avoid reading and travel with a window open. Avoid rich and fatty foods.
  

How to take Stugeron Tablets

• Stugeron should preferably be taken after meals.
• For oral use only.
• The tablets may be sucked, chewed or swallowed whole with water. 

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets two hours before travelling and 1 tablet every eight hours during the journey.

Children aged 5 – 12 years: Take 1 tablet two hours before travelling and ½ tablet every eight hours during the journey.

What do Stugeron Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Stugeron 15 tablets is Cinnarizine 15 mg.

What are Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets?

Kwells 300 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes info form the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers nausea we associate with travel sickness.

The active substance in Kwells tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide. Hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.

Because Kwells tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20–30 minutes before re travelling or at the onset of sickness.

How to help avoid travel sickness

• Sit with the head tilted back to stabilise the balancing mechanism in the ear. 
• Ensure the vehicle you are in is well ventilated.     
• Try to have a clear view of the window.
• Have a bite to eat before the journey to help keep the stomach settled, but avoid greasy food.
• If you travel by car, take regular breaks for exercise,  fresh air and refreshments. 
• In an aeroplane, you can ease the pressure on your ears by sucking a boiled sweet during take off and landing.
• Avoid strong smelling food, smoke, perfume, or petrol fumes.

How to take Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets

The tablets can be sucked, chewed or swallowed. They have a scoreline so they can be halved if necessary. The tablets can be taken up to 30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness or at the onset of nausea.

• Adults: Take one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
• Children over 10 years: Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

What do Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets contain

The active substance is hyoscine hydrobromide at a strength of 300 micrograms.

What are Imodium Instant Tablets?

Imodium Instant Melts are used to treat two types of diarrhoea.

The two types have different age limits. 

Short-term diarrhoea:

• For adults and children aged 12 and over.
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• If your attack lasts longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

IBS diarrhoea:

• For adults and young people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but if an attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

The tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

How to take Imodium Instant Tablets

• Peel back the lid and tip the tablet out. Do not push the tablets through the lid.
• Place the correct number of tablets on the tongue. The tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth, so you don’t need water to swallow them. Do not chew. For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the dose shown in the tables.
• The tablets are not for long-term treatment.
  

Short-term diarrhoea:

Adults and children aged 12 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement.

Do not take for attacks lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

IBS diarrhoea

Adults aged 18 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement (or as advised by your doctor).

You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

What do Imodium Instant Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Imodium Instants is: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per tablet.

What is Imodium (Loperamide Hydrochloride) IBS Relief Capsules?

Imodium Soft Capsules are for the relief of short-term diarrhoea associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), in anyone over the age of 18. The active ingredient is loperamide hydrochloride, which decreases the frequency of diarrhoea and other symptoms associated with IBS.

What is IBS?

IBS is a life-long condition which affects the digestive tract and is characterised by a range of symptoms, including recurrent abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. The exact cause of IBS remains unknown; however, it has been associated with oversensitive abdominal nerves, family history and anxiety.

Who should NOT use Imodium capsules?

These capsules should not be taken by anyone who:

• Suffers from diarrhoea after having any antibiotics, like clindamycin*
• Is suffering from flare-ups of ulcerative colitis*
• Suffering from constipation
• Has blood or mucus in the stool
• Is 40 or over, and it has been some time since the last IBS occurrence
• Feels ill or nauseous
• Has recently lost your appetite or weight
• Has trouble passing urine
• Has a fever
• Have recently travelled overseas

How should Imodium IBS Relief 2mg Soft Capsules be taken?

For short term diarrhoea, the recommended dosage is two capsules to be taken immediately and then one capsule after every bowel movement. No more than six capsules to be taken in 24 hours.

What are Imodium Capsules?

Imodium Classic Capsules is a treatment that can help ease two distinct kinds of diarrhoea. If you are suffering from brief-term diarrhoea or diarrhoea brought on by IBS, this medication can help reduce your symptoms and lessen the number of times you will need to visit the bathroom.

The capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

What causes diarrhoea?

The most frequent causes of short term diarrhoea are gut bugs and food poisoning, each of which will usually clear themselves up in seven days. But, you might even experience diarrhoea in case you've got long-term conditions such as food allergies or intolerance, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), or coeliac disease.

How can Loperamide 2mg cure my diarrhoea?

The 2mg of Loperamide in each Imodium Classic Capsule helps you to deal with diarrhoea by slowing your overactive gut. This lowers the number of times you'll have to visit the bathroom and provides your body with the opportunity to consume the water and additives which are typically lost when you have diarrhoea.

How to take Imodium Capsules

To begin your therapy, consume two Imodium Capsules with a drink of water, then take another capsule after each loose bowel movement. Don't take more than six capsules in any 24 hours. Don't forget to drink more fluids than usual to replace the fluid that your body loses when you've got diarrhoea.

How long to take Loperamide 2mg for?

If you're treating short term diarrhoea, then you shouldn't take Imodium Loperamide Capsules for over two days. If your diarrhoea lasts more than this, cease use and talk to your physician. If you're treating diarrhoea brought on by IBS, then you can take this medication for as much as two weeks at a time to deal with repeated attacks. But, you shouldn't take this product to take care of any attack that lasts more than two days. Speak with your health care provider if your diarrhoea lasts for over 48 hours or if your symptoms haven't improved after two weeks.

What are Imodium Capsules?

Imodium Classic Capsules is a treatment that can help ease two distinct kinds of diarrhoea. If you are suffering from brief-term diarrhoea or diarrhoea brought on by IBS, this medication can help reduce your symptoms and lessen the number of times you will need to visit the bathroom.

The capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

What causes diarrhoea?

The most frequent causes of short term diarrhoea are gut bugs and food poisoning, each of which will usually clear themselves up in seven days. But, you might even experience diarrhoea in case you've got long-term conditions such as food allergies or intolerance, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), or coeliac disease.

How can Loperamide 2mg cure my diarrhoea?

The 2mg of Loperamide in each Imodium Classic Capsule helps you to deal with diarrhoea by slowing your overactive gut. This lowers the number of times you'll have to visit the bathroom and provides your body with the opportunity to consume the water and additives which are typically lost when you have diarrhoea.

How to take Imodium Capsules

To begin your therapy, consume two Imodium Capsules with a drink of water, then take another capsule after each loose bowel movement. Don't take more than six capsules in any 24 hours. Don't forget to drink more fluids than usual to replace the fluid that your body loses when you've got diarrhoea.

How long to take Loperamide 2mg for?

If you're treating short term diarrhoea, then you shouldn't take Imodium Loperamide Capsules for over two days. If your diarrhoea lasts more than this, cease use and talk to your physician. If you're treating diarrhoea brought on by IBS, then you can take this medication for as much as two weeks at a time to deal with repeated attacks. But, you shouldn't take this product to take care of any attack that lasts more than two days. Speak with your health care provider if your diarrhoea lasts for over 48 hours or if your symptoms haven't improved after two weeks.

What are Imodium Plus Tablets?

Imodium Plus Tablets are used to treat a short-lived attack of diarrhoea when it occurs with stomach cramps, bloating and wind.

Imodium Plus Tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride, which helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. It also helps the body to absorb more water and salts from the bowel. The tablets also contain simeticone, which breaks up the trapped wind in the bowel that causes cramps and bloating. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.

How to take Imodium Plus Tablets

• Swallow the correct number of tablets whole with a drink of water.
• For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the stated dose shown in the table.

Adults over 18 years old: Swallow two tablets initially, followed by one tablet after every loose stool (bowel movement).

Children and young adults (12 to 18 years): Swallow one tablet initially, followed by one tablet after every loose stool (bowel movement).

• Do not take more than 4 tablets in a day.
• If your symptoms persist after two days, stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor.

What do Imodium Plus Tablets contain?

The active ingredients are: Loperamide hydrochloride (2 mg per tablet) and Simeticone (measured as 125 mg dimeticone per tablet).

What is Sea-Band Original Drug-Free Nausea Relief Wristband

Sea-Band’s are acupressure wrist bands that are clinically proven to relieve nausea, motion sickness and morning sickness in addition to helping with post-operative and chemotherapy-induced nausea.  They are completely drug-free and non-invasive.

They work by applying pressure on the P6 or Nei-Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud that work to restore balance in the body. Used by doctors and in hospitals, it is fast-acting, simple to use, and has the ability to be used over and over again. The plastic storage box is a convenient size, making it easy to keep with you at all times.

How to use Sea-Band Original Drug-Free Nausea Relief Wristband

Wear one band on each wrist and allow a few minutes for it to take effect.

Read the instructions provided for guidance on finding the pressure point they target

What does Sea-Band Original Drug-Free Nausea Relief Wristband contain

Two bands in each pack.

Fibre Content:Acrylic 64.2%, Nylon 24.2%, Elastane 11.6%.

What are Imodium Instant Tablets?

Imodium Instant Melts are used to treat two types of diarrhoea.

The two types have different age limits. 

Short-term diarrhoea:

• For adults and children aged 12 and over.
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• If your attack lasts longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

IBS diarrhoea:

• For adults and young people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but if an attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

The tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

How to take Imodium Instant Tablets

• Peel back the lid and tip the tablet out. Do not push the tablets through the lid.
• Place the correct number of tablets on the tongue. The tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth, so you don’t need water to swallow them. Do not chew. For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the dose shown in the tables.
• The tablets are not for long-term treatment.
  

Short-term diarrhoea:

Adults and children aged 12 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement.

Do not take for attacks lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

IBS diarrhoea

Adults aged 18 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement (or as advised by your doctor).

You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

What do Imodium Instant Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Imodium Instants is: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per tablet.

What are Imodium Plus Caplets?

Imodium Plus Caplets are used to treat a short-lived attack of diarrhoea when it occurs with stomach cramps, bloating and wind.

Imodium Plus Caplets contain loperamide hydrochloride, which helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. It also helps the body to absorb more water and salts from the bowel. The caplets also contain simeticone, which breaks up the trapped wind in the bowel that causes cramps and bloating. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.

How to take Imodium Plus Caplets

• Swallow the correct number of caplets whole with a drink of water.
• For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the stated dose shown in the table.

Adults over 18 years old: Swallow two caplets initially, followed by one caplet after every loose stool (bowel movement).

Children and young adults (12 to 18 years): Swallow one caplet initially, followed by one caplet after every loose stool (bowel movement).

• Do not take more than 4 caplets in a day.
• If your symptoms persist after two days, stop taking the caplets and contact your doctor.

What do Imodium Plus Caplets contain

The active ingredients are: Loperamide hydrochloride (2 mg per caplet) and Simeticone (measured as 125 mg dimeticone per caplet). 

What is Piriton Syrup?

Piriton Syrup is used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies. The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. It can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by: 

• Hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies
• Nettle rash and hives
• Skin allergies and dermatitis
• Prickly heat and heat rash
• Reactions to food, food additives or medicines
• Insect bites and stings
• The itchy rash of chickenpox.

How to take Piriton Syrup

The syrup should be taken utilising the provided spoon and taken by the mouth. The recommended dosages vary. The recommended dosages are:

• Children aged 1-2 - ONE 2.5ml spoonful twice a day
• Children aged 2-6 - ONE 2.5ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
• Children aged 6-12 - ONE 5ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
• Adults and children aged over 12 - TWO 5ml spoonfuls every 4-6 hours

Don't exceed the recommended dosage under any conditions.

What does Piriton Syrup contain?

Each 5 ml dose contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg.

What is After Bite Classic 

The After Bite Classic - Insect Bite Relief Handy Pen is a trusted solution designed to provide quick and effective relief from discomfort and itchiness caused by insect bites. Its compact and convenient 14ml pen format makes it perfect for on-the-go applications, whether hiking, camping, or just enjoying a day in the park. It is a must-have addition to your first-aid kit, making outdoor adventures more comfortable and worry-free.

How to use After Bite Classic

Using the After Bite Classic is straightforward. Upon noticing an insect bite, uncap the pen and apply it to the affected area. The pen dispenses the right solution to ease discomfort and soothe itchiness. For best results, apply as soon as possible after the insect bite occurs. This handy pen is designed for external use only and should not be applied to broken or damaged skin.

What does After Bite Classic contain

The After Bite Classic utilises a proven formula to effectively alleviate discomfort associated with insect bites. While the complete list of ingredients can be found on the product packaging, ammonia is the active ingredient responsible for its itch-relief properties. It works quickly to neutralise the irritants that cause itching, providing fast relief. This product is designed with safety and efficacy in mind, offering a trusted solution for insect bite relief.

What are Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets?

Kwells 300 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes info form the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers nausea we associate with travel sickness.

The active substance in Kwells tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide. Hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.

Because Kwells tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20–30 minutes before re travelling or at the onset of sickness.

How to help avoid travel sickness

• Sit with the head tilted back to stabilise the balancing mechanism in the ear. 
• Ensure the vehicle you are in is well ventilated.     
• Try to have a clear view of the window.
• Have a bite to eat before the journey to help keep the stomach settled, but avoid greasy food.
• If you travel by car, take regular breaks for exercise,  fresh air and refreshments. 
• In an aeroplane, you can ease the pressure on your ears by sucking a boiled sweet during take off and landing.
• Avoid strong smelling food, smoke, perfume, or petrol fumes.

How to take Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets

The tablets can be sucked, chewed or swallowed. They have a scoreline so they can be halved if necessary. The tablets can be taken up to 30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness or at the onset of nausea.

• Adults: Take one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
• Children over 10 years: Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

What do Kwells Travel Sickness Tablets contain

The active substance is hyoscine hydrobromide at a strength of 300 micrograms.