Short-lived (acute) diarrhea Adults and children over 12 years: Take two tablets to begin with and then one tablet after each episode of diarrhea for up to 5 days. Never take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. Children aged 9-12 years: Take one tablet 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled or for up to 5 days. Never take more than this dose. Children aged under 9 years old: This medicine should not be given to children under 9 years old. Other pharmaceutical forms/strengths (e.g. syrup) are available for children aged 4 years and over. If your symptoms are not getting better within 2 days of taking your first dose of this medicine, you should see your doctor again, who may want to examine you to further check on the cause of the diarrhea. Long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea Adults only: Your doctor will tell you how much Loperamide to take. The initial dose will probably be between two and four tablets per day taken in divided doses, but will depend on each individual's needs. When your doctor is satisfied that you are receiving the daily dose that best suits you, he or she will then probably suggest that you take your tablets twice a day. Never take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.

Short-lived (acute) diarrhea Adults and children over 12 years: Take two tablets to begin with and then one tablet after each episode of diarrhea for up to 5 days. Never take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. Children aged 9-12 years: Take one tablet 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled or for up to 5 days. Never take more than this dose. Children aged under 9 years old: This medicine should not be given to children under 9 years old. Other pharmaceutical forms/strengths (e.g. syrup) are available for children aged 4 years and over. If your symptoms are not getting better within 2 days of taking your first dose of this medicine, you should see your doctor again, who may want to examine you to further check on the cause of the diarrhea. Long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea Adults only: Your doctor will tell you how much Loperamide to take. The initial dose will probably be between two and four tablets per day taken in divided doses, but will depend on each individual's needs. When your doctor is satisfied that you are receiving the daily dose that best suits you, he or she will then probably suggest that you take your tablets twice a day. Never take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.

Short-lived (acute) diarrhea Adults and children over 12 years: Take two tablets to begin with and then one tablet after each episode of diarrhea for up to 5 days. Never take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. Children aged 9-12 years: Take one tablet 4 times daily until diarrhea is controlled or for up to 5 days. Never take more than this dose. Children aged under 9 years old: This medicine should not be given to children under 9 years old. Other pharmaceutical forms/strengths (e.g. syrup) are available for children aged 4 years and over. If your symptoms are not getting better within 2 days of taking your first dose of this medicine, you should see your doctor again, who may want to examine you to further check on the cause of the diarrhea. Long-lasting (chronic) diarrhea Adults only: Your doctor will tell you how much Loperamide to take. The initial dose will probably be between two and four tablets per day taken in divided doses, but will depend on each individual's needs. When your doctor is satisfied that you are receiving the daily dose that best suits you, he or she will then probably suggest that you take your tablets twice a day. Never take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.