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...
Storage and handling
each caplet contains: calcium 15 mg TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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
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if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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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
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taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
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tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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,
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ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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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
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 to 47 lbs)
ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)
do not use
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
each caplet contains: calcium 15 mg
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide
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