Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredient (in each 5mL teaspoonful) Purpose
Loperamide HCl, 1mg ....................................................Antidiarrheal
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Antidiarrheal
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's Diarrhea.
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Allergy Alert:Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a Doctor before use if you have
- high fiver (greater than 101 degrees F)
- mucus present in your stool
- a history of liver diseaseAsk a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Use enclosed dosage cup to accurately measure dosage as noted below
| 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 (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 (48-59 lbs) | 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement;1 teaspoonfuls (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 |
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
- find right dosage on chart
- if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin, sucralose, cherry flavor, peppermint flavor, sorbitol, purified water
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments?
Call 305-382-3288
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