Drug Facts
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg
PURPOSE
Anti-diarrheal
USE(S)
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
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
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
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- symptoms get worse
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
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 right away.
DIRECTIONS
| adults and children12 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;½ 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;½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years(up to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
- 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 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, FD&C blue no.1, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
QUESTIONS?
call 1800-406-7984
Keep the carton. It contains important information.
Distributed by:
Ohm Laboratories Inc.
1385 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902