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Anti-Diarrheal (LOPERAMIDE HCL)

Anti-Diarrheal (LOPERAMIDE HCL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Anti-Diarrheal; Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HCL; Manufacturer: Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp.

Brand nameAnti-Diarrheal
Generic nameLOPERAMIDE HCL
ManufacturerGeri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Used forUses controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
DosageDirections 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
WarningsWarnings 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 a fever mucus present in your 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 drug
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredient(in each caplet) Loperamide HCI 2 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0ecca2cd-c971-47b2-a2ac-ae7842dd4264

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