drink plenty of clear liquids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea find the right dose on the 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 s...
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have • fever • mucus in the stool • a history of liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
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 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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
drink plenty of clear liquids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
find the right dose on the 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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)
ask a doctor
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Questions?
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
call toll free 1-800-687-0176
Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D†
ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH
CONTROLS SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark of Imodium® A-D.
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