Anti-Diarrheal, Circle K
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
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.
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 ■ a history of abnormal heart rhythm
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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 ■ symptoms get worse
■ diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days ■ you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
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
Directions ■ 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.
| 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 hour |
| 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 |
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
PDP [Circle K Anti-Diarrheal, 2mg Loperamide]
CONTROLS THE SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D*
CIRCLE K ™
antidiarrheal Loperamide HCI Tablets, USP 2 mg
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actual size
4 caplets** (2 per pouch)