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: WALMART INC..
| Brand name | Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE |
| Manufacturer | WALMART INC. |
| Used for | Uses 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 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours children 9 to 11 years (60 to 95 lbs) 1 caplet after the f |
| 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl USP 2 mg Simethicone USP 125 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=12940c3b-dc58-31fb-e063-6294a90ae880 |