Gadavyt Loperamide HCl

Active Ingredient (in each 5mL teaspoonful)            Purpose

Loperamide HCl, 1mg ....................................................Antidiarrheal

Purpose

Antidiarrheal

Uses

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

Warnings

Allergy Alert:Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.

Do not use if you have bloody or black stool

Ask a Doctor before use if you have

• high fiver (greater than 101 degrees F)
• mucus present in your stool
• a history of liver disease
  Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
  

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

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

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

Directions

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 dosage 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 (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 (48-59 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonfuls (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

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin, sucralose, cherry flavor, peppermint flavor, sorbitol, purified water

Questions or comments?

Call 305-382-3288

www.gadallaboratories.com

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