Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Loperamide HCl 1 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 HCl
Do not use if you have
bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- 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
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- symptoms get worse
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- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
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- 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
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
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- shake well before using
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- only use attached measuring cup to dose product
adults and children 12 years and over
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30 mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool; 15 mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours
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children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)
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15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours
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children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)
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15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours
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children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)
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ask a doctor
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Other information
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each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 15 mg
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- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum
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compare to Imodium® A-D active ingredient
for ages 6 years and up
loperamide hydrochloride oral suspension
anti-diarrheal liquid
controls the symptoms of diarrhea
mint flavor
1 mg loperamide hydrochloride per 7.5 mL
4 fl oz (120 mL)