When diarrhea strikes out of nowhere, loperamide is the steady hand that brings things back under control. It is the same active ingredient found in Imodium, and it works by gently slowing the rhythm of the gut so that stools firm up and the urgency fades.

For anyone adjusting to a GLP-1 weight treatment, loose stools can surface in the early weeks or when a dose steps up. A tablet of loperamide is a sensible thing to have on hand for exactly those moments, letting you get on with your day.

• The same proven ingredient as Imodium
• Settles sudden, short lived diarrhea quickly
• A practical standby through GLP-1 dose adjustments

It is intended for short term use. Diarrhea that drags on beyond a couple of days, or comes with fever or blood, needs proper assessment rather than more tablets. Not for young children.

Take the stated dose at the first sign of diarrhea, then a further dose after each loose stool if needed, without exceeding the daily maximum. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Stop once stools return to normal.

Loperamide hydrochloride, the active ingredient.

Constipation, stomach cramps, dizziness or mild drowsiness can occur. Serious heart effects are linked only to large overdoses, never to normal use.

For short term use only. Do not use if there is blood in the stool or a high fever, and stop if diarrhea lasts beyond two days. Taking far more than directed is genuinely dangerous to the heart. Not for young children.