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Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea. Capsule-shaped tablets.
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Per Caplet: Loperamide HCl 2 mg |
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Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany 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 a day. 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 a day. 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 a day. Children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs): Ask a doctor (not intended for use in children under 6 years old). |
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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: high fever (greater than 101 degrees F), mucus present in your stool, a history of liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics. Stop use and ask a doctor if diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days. 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. |
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