Drug Facts
Active ingredient
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Loperamide HCl 1 mg
Purpose
Antidiarrheal
Uses
- controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's Diarrhea
Warnings
Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl Alergy alert:
if you have bloody or black stool Do not use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
taking antibiotics Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days Stop use and ask a doctor if
, ask a health professional before use If pregnant or breast-feeding
- high fever (greater than 101°F)
- mucus present in your stool
- a history of liver disease
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and older | 4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls a day |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls a day |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls a day |
| children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor (not intended for use in children under 6 years old) |
- use enclosed dosage cup to accurately measure dosage as noted below
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
Other information
- avoid excess heat
- store at room temperature, 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
Inactive ingredients
alcohol (0.5%), benzoic acid, cherry flavor, glycerin, mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH