664 Loperamide Hydrochloride
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg
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 HCI 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
These may be signs of a serious condition.
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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
| 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 between 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F)
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
- TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT IS PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
Manufacturing Information
Packaged for: Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA Packaged in USA with domestic and foreign materials www.medline.com 1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463) REF: OTCS0801C2 V1 RG22OHM