loperamide hydrochloride, simethicone
Brand names: anti diarrheal anti gas, Anti Diarrheal Anti Gas, Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone, foster and thrive anti diarrheal anti gas, loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone, Equate Anti Diarrheal Anti Gas Multi-Symptom Relief, up and up anti diarrheal anti gas, signature care anti diarrheal anti gas, good sense anti diarrheal anti gas, good neighbor pharmacy anti diarrheal anti gas, Loperamide Hydrochloride, Simethicone, anti diarrheal and anti gas, dg health anti diarrheal anti gas, CareOne Diarrhea and Gas Control, Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas, Good Sense Anti Diarrheal Anti Gas, equaline anti diarrheal plus anti gas, anti diarrheal plus anti gas
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 Do not use • if you have bloody or black stool • if you have difficulty swallowing 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 or pharmacist 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 for more than 2 days • you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition. • you have difficulty swallowing the caplet 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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 2 mg Simethicone 125 mg
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavor, propylene glycol, stearic acid