Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 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 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
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
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- 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
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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.
adults and children
12 years and over
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2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours
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children 9-11 years
(60-95 lbs)
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1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours
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children 6-8 years
(48-59 lbs)
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1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
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children 2-5 years
(34 to 47 lbs)
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ask a doctor
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children under 2 years
(up to 33 lbs)
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do not use
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Other information
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- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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- 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
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Diarrhea Relief
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg
Anti-diarrheal
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
24 CAPLETS*
*CAPSULE SHAPED TABLETS
ACTUAL SIZE
L. Perrigo Company