Handy Solutions Anti-Diarrheal
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg
Purpose
Antidiarrheal
Uses
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler’s diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.
Do not use
• if you have bloody or black stools
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• a fever • mucus in stool • a history of liver disease
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• symptoms get worse • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days • you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
do not use more than directed drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
| Adults and children (12 years and older): | Take 2 caplets after the first loose bowel movement followed by 1 caplet after each subsequent loose bowel movement but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours. |
| Children under 12 years: | Do not give to children under 12 years of age. |
Other information
• store between 68º - 77ºF (20º - 25ºC) • tamper-evident sealed packets • do not use any opened or torn packet
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow # 10, FD&C blue # 1, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch