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


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Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)


Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Purpose


Anti-diarrheal

Use


controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

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).

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

Other Information

  • •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • •see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients


anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch

Questions Or Comments?


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Anti-Diarrheal

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea

Actual Size

12 CAPLETS*

*Capsule-Shaped Tablets

COMPARE TO active ingredient of IMODIUM® A-D

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