Anti Diarrheal
Kroger Co. Anti-Diarrheal Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- Anti Diarrheal Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Anti Diarrheal Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Anti Diarrheal Uses
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
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• 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
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• tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• 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
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• 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 |
Anti Diarrheal Other information
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• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) -
• do not use if blister unit is broken or torn {For use on Blister Cartons Only} -
• do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing {For use on Bottle Cartons Only} -
• see end panel for lot number and expiration date {For use on Bottle Cartons Only}
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
Questions or comments?
1-800-632-6900
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COMPARE TO the active ingredient of IMODIUM® A-D
See top panel
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
CONTROLS THE SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA
72 CAPLETS*
*each caplet (capsule-shaped tablet) contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride
actual size
Anti DiarrhealLoperamide Hydrochloride TABLET, FILM COATED
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