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Anti-diarrheal

Generic: LOPERAMIDE HCL

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Chain Drug Consortium
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
1b82f4ce-0cf5-46d1-9894-9f1271b29569
Purpose
Purpose Anti-diarrheal
Indications & Usage
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
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 a 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.

When using this product, tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur.

Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days you get abdominal swelling or bulging.

These may be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.