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Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2mg Anti-Diarrheal. Controls the symptoms of diarrhea. 24 caplets (Capsule-shaped tablets). www.imodium.com. Questions or comments? Call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect). Active ingredient made in Italy.
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Inactive ingredients Anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
Warning
Contains: 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; 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
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About the Producer
Johnson & Johnson