loperamide HCl 2 MG Oral Capsule
Generic Name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Brand Name: Loperamide HCl
- Substance Name(s):
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
WARNINGS
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl.
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool in children under 12 years of age 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 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.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water
PURPOSE
Purpose Anti-diarrheal
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
ASK DOCTOR
Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea not for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
DO NOT USE
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool in children under 12 years of age
STOP USE
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.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient(in each capsule) Loperamide HCI 2 mg
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics.