Loperamide HCl tablet
Brand names: Anti-Diarrheal, Circle K, Anti-Diarrheal, 24/7 Life by 7-Eleven
Warnings
Warnings Warnings Allergy alert Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl. Heart alert Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death. Do not use Do not use if you have bloody or black stool. Ask a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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 When using this product, tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery. Stop use and ask a doctor 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Uses
Use Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions Directions 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; 1/2 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; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours children 2-5 years (34-47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Ingredients
Active ingredient Active ingredient (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl 2 mg Purpose Purpose Anti-diarrheal
Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide