WELMATE Anti Diarrheal Loperamide HCl Softgels

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Purpose

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 HCl.

Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.

Do not use:

• if you have bloody or black stool
• in children under 12 years of age

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 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

• symptoms get worse
• diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
• 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
• not for use in children under 12 years of age
• adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours

• do not use if blister unit is torn or open
• store at 20°- 25°C (68° - 77°F)

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