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Brand name: Stop-It TM
Active ingredients: loperamide
What it is used for
Symptomatic treatment of acute non-specific diarrhoea. Control and symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhoea.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Hard gelatin capsule with grey cap and green body
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 20 capsules pack
- 10 capsules pack
- 16 capsules pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 6 capsules pack
- 8 capsules pack
- 4 capsules pack
- 5 capsules pack
- 3 capsules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient loperamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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