Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 MG Oral Tablet
Generic Name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Brand Name: Imodium A-D
- 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 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).
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
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 (1-800-222-1222).
ASK DOCTOR
Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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 hours 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 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
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
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 caplet) Loperamide HCl 2 mg
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.
Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.