Compare to Imodium A-D, Leader Anti-Diarrheal, 24 Caplets
Purpose: Anti-Diarrheal
Uses: Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea.
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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs): Ask a doctor.
Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).
Active Ingredient: (In Each Caplet): Loperamide HCI 2 mg
Inactive Ingredient: Anhydrous Lactose; Carnauba Wax; D&C Yellow No. 10; FD&C Blue No. 1; Hypromellose; Magnesium Stearate; Microcrystalline Cellulose; Polyethylene Glycol; Pregelatinized Starch
Warnings: Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCI. Do not use if you have bloody or black stool. Ask a doctor before use if you have: fever, mucus in the stool, a history of liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics. 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. 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. |