Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Anti Diarrheal Anti Diarrheal
- Principal Display Panel Anti Diarrheal Anti Diarrheal
Overview
Use(s) controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Indications & Usage
Use(s) 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 below. 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; ½ 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; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours ■ children 2-5 years (34 to 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 HCl. 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 ■ fever ■ mucus in the stool ■ a history of liver disease ■ a history of abnormal heart rhythm 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 ■ symptoms get worse ■ diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days ■ you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Purpose
Purpose Anti-Diarrheal
Do Not Use
Do not use ■ if you have bloody or black stool
When Using
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ symptoms get worse ■ diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days ■ you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Storage & Handling
Storage ■ store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77º F)
Questions
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