Active Ingredient(in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Warnings
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These may be signs of a serious condition.
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging
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
| 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 (34-47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
- 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.
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- do not use blister unit is broken or torn
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Questions? 1-800-327-2704
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
*Compare to active ingredient of Imodium A-D®DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS BROKEN OR TORN
Actual size
12 CAPLETS** Anti-Diarrheal
**Capsule-Shaped Tablet