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Loperamide Hcl and Simethicone

OTC Oral RxCUI 978001
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Loperamide Hydrochloride, Dimethicone
Physiologic effect
Skin Barrier Activity
Route
Oral
Label date
2022-08-30

Indications and usage

Uses relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas

Purpose

s Anti-diarrheal Anti-gas

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
  • take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water
  • find right dose on chart below. 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 (upto 33 lbs) do not use Other information
  • calcium: contains 142 mg/caplet
  • store between 20-25° C (68-77° F). Protect from light.
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.

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
  • if you have difficulty swallowing 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.
  • you have difficulty swallowing the caplet 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 (1800-222-1222).

Do not use

  • if you have bloody or black stool
  • if you have difficulty swallowing

When using this product

this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery .

Active ingredient (label)

s (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg Simethicone USP, 125 mg

Inactive ingredients

s calcium silicate, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1800-222-1222).