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anti diarrheal and anti gas (loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg dimethicone 125 mg) Dailymed


Generic: loperamide hydrochloride, simethicone is used for the treatment of Colonic Diseases, Functional Constipation Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Escherichia coli Infections Hemorrhage Salmonella Infections Flatulence


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Active Ingredients (in Each Caplet)


Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Simethicone 125 mg

Purposes


Anti-diarrheal

Anti-gas

Uses


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

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. (1-800-222-1222)

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; ½ 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; ½ 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

Other Information

  • • each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 3 mg
  • •store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
  • • Do not use if printed buler unit is broken or torn

Inactive Ingredients


acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavor, propylene glycol, stearic acid

Questions Or Comments?


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Anti-Diarrheal & Anti-Gas

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE & SIMETHICONE TABLETS, 2 mg/125 mg

ANTI-DIARRHEAL/ANTI-GAS

Multi-symptom relief caplet

Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus:

Cramps & pressure

Bloating

Gas

24 CAPLETS*

*Capsule-shaped tablets

Actual Size

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