anti diarrheal (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE)
anti diarrheal (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: anti diarrheal; Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Meijer Distribution Inc.
| Brand name | anti diarrheal |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Meijer Distribution Inc |
| Used for | Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea |
| Dosage | 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 ye |
| 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. W |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl 2 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06a0530b-b06a-466b-b366-82a2a9f7c05c |