Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrheal - 2 Mg 6 Caplets
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Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
Drug Facts
| Active Ingredients (in each caplet) | Purpose |
| Loperamide HCI 2mg | 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 HCI
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
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.
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 (34-47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (upto 33 lbs) | do not use |
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
| NDC | 300450295095 |
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