IMODIUM A-D- loperamide hydrochloride tablet, film coated

País: Estats Units

Idioma: anglès

Font: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

ingredients actius:

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II)

Disponible des:

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

OTC DRUG

indicaciones terapéuticas:

Anti-diarrheal controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Estat d'Autorització:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Fitxa tècnica

IMODIUM A-D- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
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_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.
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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 BLIST