If loperamide has been prescribed by your doctor and your diarrhoea has not settled after five days, you should return to your doctor for further advice. If your symptoms get worse, or if you develop a high temperature, or if you pass blood in the diarrhoea, you should consult a doctor for advice as soon as possible. Do not give loperamide to children under 12 years old unless their doctor prescribes it. If a doctor prescribes loperamide for a child under 12 - or for a child aged 12 to 17 years old with IBS or long lasting diarrhoea - they will use your child's weight or age to work out the right dose. Do not use loperamide to treat your diarrhea if you have a fever or if there is blood or mucus in your stools. Contact your doctor. Contact your doctor. For safe and effective use of this medicine: You should not use loperamide if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication. Loperamide is safe when used as directed. How to use Loperamide. See also Warning section. If you are using the over-the-counter product to self-treat, read all the directions on the product package before taking this medication. Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium, among others, is a medication used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea. It is often used for this purpose in gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and short bowel syndrome. It is not recommended for those with blood in the stool. The medication is taken by mouth. you’re affected do not drive, cycle or use machines. Loperamide 2mg Hard Capsules contain lactose This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. 3. How to take Loperamide 2mg Hard Capsules Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor. Proper Use. Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. Do not use loperamide to treat your diarrhea if you have a fever or if there is blood or mucus in your stools. Do not use Imodium if you are allergic to loperamide, or if you have bloody or mucous [.] stools or ones of black and tarry color, or if you have diarrhea caused by antibiotics. Use this medicine (loperamide capsules and tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.