ANTI-DIARRHEAL loperamide hcl tablet
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient ( in each tablet)
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.
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 ■ a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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.
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 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
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
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc, McNeil Consumer Healthcare Divison, distributor of Imodium® A-D
Distributed by: Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
2 mg Loperamide Tablet
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D*
Diamode
Anti-Diarrheal Relief
Loperamide HCl
Tablets, USP 2 mg
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actual size
1 CAPLET IN EACH PACKET
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