Loperamide Hcl 2 Mg Oral Tablet
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
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
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.
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).
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 to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
Questions or comments?
1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 50580-317-06
Imodium
®
A-D
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Anti-Diarrheal
Caplets
Controls the symptoms
of diarrhea
Actual Size
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
12 Caplets*