Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
package Label 1
- package Label 1
Overview
Uses controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Indications & Usage
Uses controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Dosage & Administration
Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. adults and children 12 years and over 2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours children 2-5 years (34-47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCI Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death. Do not use if you have bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use if you have a fever mucus present in your stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery. Stop use and ask a doctor if diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days symptoms get worse you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Anti-diarrheal
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other Information each caplet contains: calcium 15 mg TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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