anti diarrheal and anti gas (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, SIMETHICONE)
anti diarrheal and anti gas (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, SIMETHICONE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: anti diarrheal and anti gas; Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, SIMETHICONE; Manufacturer: CVS Pharmacy.
| Brand name | anti diarrheal and anti gas |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, SIMETHICONE |
| Manufacturer | CVS Pharmacy |
| Used for | Uses relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas |
| Dosage | Directions • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea • take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) • take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water • find right dose on chart below. 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 |
| 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 • if you have difficulty swallowing 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 inter |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl 2 mg Simethicone 125 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=065699b5-217e-432f-a253-cea2d3f62233 |