Loperamide Hci

Use Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Anti-diarrheal

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

Allergy alert Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.

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.

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.

( in each tablet) Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg

s 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

Other Information Other information

• store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)