Loperamide Hydrochloride

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Antidiarrheal

• controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's Diarrhea

Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl Alergy alert:

if you have bloody or black stool Do not use

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• high fever (greater than 101°F)
• mucus present in your stool
• a history of liver disease

taking antibiotics Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• use enclosed dosage cup to accurately measure dosage as noted below
• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
• find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.

adults and children 12 years and older	4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls a day
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls a day
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls a day
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)	ask a doctor (not intended for use in children under 6 years old)

• avoid excess heat
• store at room temperature, 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)

alcohol (0.5%), benzoic acid, cherry flavor, glycerin, mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH

Call 1-800-262-9010

Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST,

Fri. 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

Manufactured by:

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

Amityville, NY 11701

Rev. 618:05 4/12

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