LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet

Land: Vereinigte Staaten

Sprache: Englisch

Quelle: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Wirkstoff:

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

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Verabreichungsweg:

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Verschreibungstyp:

OTC DRUG

Anwendungsgebiete:

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

Berechtigungsstatus:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Fachinformation

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
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LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 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
hydrochloride
HEART ALERT
Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
DO NOT USEif 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 AREtaking a prescription
drug.
Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCTtiredness, 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
OTHER INFORMATION
store between 20° – 25°C (68° �