ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Loperamide HCI USP, 2 mg
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 HCI
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Taking antibiotics
When Using this product
- tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- symptoms get worse
- 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;
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 under 6 years
(up to 47 lbs) |
ask a doctor |
OTHER INFORMATION
- store between 20° – 25° C (68° – 77° F)
- see side panel for batch number and expiration date
-
TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no.10, FD&C blue no.1, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
QUESTIONS?
Call 1800-406-7984
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
fred's®
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls The Symptoms of Diarrhea
24 CAPLETS*
Each Caplet (*capsule-shaped tablet)
contains Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg
Compare to Active Ingredient of Imodium®A-D†
DISTRIBUTED BY: fred's Inc.
5091235/R1111
Fred's Inc.
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