Only take this medicine to treat acute episodes of diarrhoea associated with IBS if the doctor has previously diagnosed IBS.
If any of the following now apply, do not use the product without first consulting the doctor, even if aware of having IBS: If aged 40 or over and it is some time since the last IBS attack; If aged 40 or over and the IBS symptoms are different this time; If recently passed blood from the bowel; If suffering from severe constipation; If feeling sick or vomiting; If lost appetite or lost weight; If having difficulty or pain passing urine; If with fever; If recently travelled abroad.
Consult the doctor if new symptoms develop, or if symptoms worsen, or the symptoms have not improved over two weeks.