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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 nameanti diarrheal
Generic nameLOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
ManufacturerMeijer Distribution Inc
Used forUse 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 ye
WarningsWarnings 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
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06a0530b-b06a-466b-b366-82a2a9f7c05c

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