Description
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Help control your diarrhea symptoms with Imodium A-D Caplets with loperamide Hydrochloride, now in easier to open packaging*. From the #1 doctor-recommended anti-diarrheal brand, Imodium A-D works faster than the prescription anti-diarrheal medication Lomotil, containing diphenoxylate and atropine. Each caplet of diarrhea medicine contains 2 mg of loperamide HCI with a proven formula that works with your body to help bring your digestion back to its natural rhythm. These anti- diarrheal caplets help treat and control symptoms of diarrhea due to acute, active and Traveler’s diarrhea. The new easier to open packing is intended for households without young children and makes these caplets ideal for use anywhere, both at home or on-the-go. This medication for diarrhea is suitable for adults and children ages 6 and up (for children ages 2-5 ask a doctor; do not use for children under 2 years). Use only as directed. *easier to open package is for households without young children.
• Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine Caplets with loperamide HCl for diarrhea symptom relief
• This anti-diarrheal medication helps control & treat diarrhea symptoms for effective relief
• The proven formula works with your body to help bring your digestive back to its natural rhythm.
• Each anti-diarrheal medicine caplet contains 2 milligrams of loperamide hydrochloride
• Diarrhea caplets from the #1 doctor-recommended OTC anti-diarrheal brand for symptom relief
• No OTC brand is faster or more effective for diarrhea relief.
• Helps control diarrhea due to acute, active & Traveler’s diarrhea in children (ages 6 & up) & adults
• Available in easier to open packaging that is Intended for households without young children.
Ingredients
Anhydrous Lactose, Carnauba Wax, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch
Directions
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
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
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 (1-800-222-1222).