Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- 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.
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 hourschildren 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 hourschildren 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 hourschildren 2-5 years
(34 to 47 lbs)ask a doctor children under 2 years
(up to 33 lbs)do not use
Other information
- each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 3 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
- do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
