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 hour children 9 - 11 years (60 - 95 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet afte...
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Allergy alert
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Allergy alert:Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.
Heart alert
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Heart alert:Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not useif you have bloody or black stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ 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 aretaking a prescription
drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this producttiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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 hour
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
(up to 33 lbs)
do not use
Other information
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Other information
■ store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C Yellow
no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated
vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized
starch
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