Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg, Simethicone 125mg
Brand names: Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Caplets, Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Multi-Symptom Relief
Warnings
Warnings 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.
Uses
Uses Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water find right dose on chart below. 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
Ingredients
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg Simethicone, USP 125 mg
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous dicalcium phosphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, vanilla flavor