Drug class
Opioid Agonist [EPC]; Opioid Agonists [MoA]
Uses
USE(S) Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Warnings
WARNINGS 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
Dosage & administration
DIRECTIONS Direction s • 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 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets 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
Active ingredient
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) Active ingredient (in each tablet) Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg
Inactive ingredient
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide.