Anti-Diarrheal
Drug Facts
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg
Purpose
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
Use
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
Warnings
Allergy alert
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.
Heart alert
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Do not use
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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
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
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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
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 (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
Other information
- store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)
Inactive ingredients
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
Anti-Diarrheal 4ct, CVP ® HEALTH
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Anti- Diarrheal
Loperamide HCl Tablets, USP 2mg
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
[caplet image]
actual size
4 Caplets*
CVP ®
HEALTH
Anti-Diarrheal 4ct, Casey's 4good TM
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium ® A-D*
Anti- Diarrheal Loperamide HCI Tablets, USP 2mg Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
[Casey's logo]
[caplet image]
actual size
4 CAPLETS**