drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea not for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours
Storage and handling
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light. avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
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
in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
fever
mucus in the 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
symptoms get worse
diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
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.
Allergy alert
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl
Heart alert
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
if you have bloody or black stool
in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
fever
mucus in the stool
a history of liver disease
a history of abnormal heart rhythm
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
symptoms get worse
diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
not for use in children under 12 years of age
adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water
Questions or comments?
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
call
1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or
215-273-8755 (collect)
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