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Drug Facts


ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)

Loperamide HCI USP, 2 mg


PURPOSE

Anti-diarrheal


USE

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 (1-800-222-1222).


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 over2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hourschildren 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 hourschildren 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 hourschildren under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)ask a doctor

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?

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