Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone
Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone; Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE; Manufacturer: FSA store INC.
| Brand name | Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE |
| Manufacturer | FSA store INC |
| Used for | USE(S) 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 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 1 tablet after the |
| 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) (in each tablet) Loperamide Hydrochloride USP 2 mg Simethicone USP 125 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0199a50f-f367-40e7-8af0-745a959d3fde |