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Anti-diarrheal, 2 Mg, Caplets

Product DetailLoperamide hydrochloride tablets, 2 mg. Easy to swallow. Controls the symptoms of diarrhea. Each caplet (capsule-shaped tablets) contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride.IngredientsLoperamide HCI (2 mg), Anhydrous Lactose, Carnauba Wax, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Blue 1, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch.IndicationsControls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea.DirectionsDrink 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 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C).WarningAllergy 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. Do not use if carton or blister unit is broken or torn.

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