Loperamide hydrochloride and Simethicone (loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone tablet) Dailymed
Generic: loperamide hydrochloride and 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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Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in Each Caplet)
Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg Simethicone, USP 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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 years to 11 years (60 lbs to 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 years to 8 years (48 lbs to 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 years to 5 years (34 lbsto 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Other Information
- each caplet contains: calcium 155 mg, sodium 3 mg
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.
Inactive Ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous dicalcium phosphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, vanilla flavor
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Manufactured for:
BIONPHARMA
600 Alexander Road,
Princeton, NJ 08540
MADE IN INDIA
Rev # 09/19
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NDC 69452-210-04
Loperamide HCl and Simethicone Tablets, 2 mg/125 mg
Antidiarrheal/Anti-gas
Multi-Symptom Relief
Caplet
Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus
- Cramps & Pressure
- Bloating
- Gas
Actual Size
6 Caplets*
*Capsule-shaped Tablets
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