ProductIBS LABS - ANTI-DIARRHEAL ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH, 2 MG
Active ingredientLOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
drink plenty of clear liquids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea find the 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 that 4 caplets in 24 hours children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool, 1/2 caplet after each subseq...
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
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.
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 (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 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 that 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
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
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