Drug Facts
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
PURPOSE
Anti Diarrheal
DOSAGE
Directions: • Drink plenty of clear fluidsto help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea • find rightdose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, useage.Adults and children 12 years and over: 2caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet aftereach subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4caplets in 24 hours. Children 9-11 years (60-95lbs): 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet aftereach subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3caplets in 24 hours Children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs): 1 capletafter the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loosestool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours Childrenunder 6 years (up to 47 lbs): ask a doctor
INDICATIONS & USAGE
• controls the 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
• if you have bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use
• if you have: • 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 for more than 2 days
• you get abdominal swelling or bulging.
These may be signs of a serious condition
PREGNANCY
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthprofessional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT
InactiveIngredients: anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, DC yellow no. 10, FDC blue no. 1, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
LABEL DISPLAY PANEL
MM1