Drug caution code
Loperamide hydrochloride tablets, USP
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Shape
CAPSULE
Sub brand name
N/A
U.P.C
063848810019
#NPN
N/A
#DIN
02248994
Content
2.0 MG / 0.0
Directions adults and children 12 years and older:
- drink plenty of clear fluid to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- take 2 caplets initially followed by 1 caplet after each loose bowel movement.
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
- drink plenty of clear fluid to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- take 2 caplets initially followed by 1 caplet after each loose bowel movement.
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
WARNINGS
DOSAGE WARNING Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
DO NOT USE
- If you have
- bloody or black stool
- fever
- constipation
- Abdominal pain
- swollen abdomen
- ulcer
- inflammation of the lower bowel
- bacterial infection in your bowel
- if you are taking
- antibiotics
- prescription drugs that may cause constipation such as anti-psychotics and anti-depressants.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU - have
- liver disease
- meningitis
- mucus in the stool
- history of abnormal heart rhythm
- take any prescription drugs
- are pregnant or breastfeeding.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT - tiredness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Do not drive or engage in activities requiring alertness.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF - diarrhea gets worse or lasts longer than 2 days - you get abdominal pain, swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
Antidiarrheal
For the rapid relief of diarrhea
DOSAGE WARNING Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
DO NOT USE
- If you have
- bloody or black stool
- fever
- constipation
- Abdominal pain
- swollen abdomen
- ulcer
- inflammation of the lower bowel
- bacterial infection in your bowel
- if you are taking
- antibiotics
- prescription drugs that may cause constipation such as anti-psychotics and anti-depressants.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU - have
- liver disease
- meningitis
- mucus in the stool
- history of abnormal heart rhythm
- take any prescription drugs
- are pregnant or breastfeeding.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT - tiredness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Do not drive or engage in activities requiring alertness.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF - diarrhea gets worse or lasts longer than 2 days - you get abdominal pain, swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
Antidiarrheal
For the rapid relief of diarrhea