Loperamide Hydrochloride

Drug Facts

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

Anti-diarrheal

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Allergy alert

Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride

Heart alert

Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

Label information

Do not useif you have bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• fever
• mucus in the stool
• a history of liver disease
• a history of abnormal heart rhythm

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Label information

When using this producttiredness, 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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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).

• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
• find right dose on chart. 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)	1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours
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
children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs)	ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)	do not use

• store between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F)
• see side panel for lot number and expiration date
• TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.

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Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets
USP, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

12 CAPLETS*

EACH CAPLET (*CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLET)
CONTAINS LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE USP, 2 mg

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