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Help control your diarrhea symptoms with Imodium A-D Caplets. 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 anti-diarrheal medicine contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride with a proven formula that works with your body to slow down your system and restore its natural rhythm and balance. These anti-diarrheal caplets help treat and control symptoms of diarrhea due to acute, active and Traveler’s diarrhea. The convenient tear-away blister packaging 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.
• Package of Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine Caplets with loperamide HCl
• This anti-diarrheal medicine helps control and treat diarrhea symptoms for effective relief
• The proven formula works with your body to slow down your system & restore its rhythm & balance
• Each anti-diarrheal medicine caplet contains 2 milligrams of loperamide hydrochloride
• From the #1 doctor-recommended anti-diarrheal brand for symptom relief and control
• Works faster than the prescription anti-diarrheal medication Lomotil, containing diphenoxylate and atropine
• Helps control symptoms of diarrhea due to acute, active & Traveler’s diarrhea in children (ages 6 and up) & adults
• Available in convenient tear-away blister packaging for diarrhea relief both at home and on-the-go
Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous Lactose, Carnauba Wax, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch
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
1. Tear off a section
2. Tear at notch. Use scissors if necessary
Other information
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Do not use if blister unit is broken or tornQuestions or comments? 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or
215-273-8755 (collect)
Warnings
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. 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. When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery. Do not use if you have bloody or black stool. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics. 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). Ask a doctor before use if you have fever, mucus in the stool, a history of liver disease.