Loperamide Hydrochloride
Loperamide Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Loperamide Hydrochloride; Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Marc Glassman, Inc..
| Brand name | Loperamide Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Marc Glassman, 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; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours children 6-8 years (4 |
| Warnings | Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=01efdce1-25ce-45ff-aeb6-f6fba00e59aa |