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
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.
Directions
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
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- take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water
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- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Other information
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- each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 3 mg
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- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
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- do not use if printed blister unit is broken o
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavor, propylene glycol, stearic acid
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Compare to active ingredients in Imodium® Multi-Symptom Relief
loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone tablets, 2 mg/125 mg
anti-diarrheal/anti-gas
multi-symptom relief caplet
relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus:
cramps and pressure, bloating, gas
ACTUAL SIZE
24 CAPLETS*
24 CAPLETS*
(*CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS)
