Active ingredients (in each caplet) & Purposes
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Active ingredients (in each caplet) | Purposes |
Loperamide HCI 2 mg ............. | Anti-diarrheal |
Simethicone 125 mg ............... | 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 abdominal heart rythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug. Loperamide interact with certain prescriptions 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.
- you have difficulty swallowing the caplet
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
- 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 9-11 years
(60-95 lbs)
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1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ 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; ½ 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)
|
ask a doctor
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children under 2 years
(up to 33 lbs)
|
do not use
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Other information
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each caplet contains: calcium 180 mg, sodium 3 mg
- store between 20
°-25
°C (68
°-77
°F). Protect from light.
-
do not use if printed blister unit is broken or torn
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, colloidol silicone dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid
Questions or comments?
call
1-754-260-6474 (Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm)
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