IMODIUM (loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg dimethicone 125 mg) Dailymed
Generic: loperamide hydrochloride and dimethicone is used for the treatment of Colonic Diseases, Functional Constipation Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Escherichia coli Infections Hemorrhage Salmonella Infections Flatulence
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes Loperamide HCl 2 mg Anti-diarrheal Simethicone 125 mg Anti-gas
Uses
relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas
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
- if you have difficulty swallowing
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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.
- you have difficulty swallowing the caplet
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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 9-11 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 (48-59 lbs) 1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Other Information
- each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 3 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
- do not use if buler unit is torn or broken
Inactive Ingredients
acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid
Questions Or Comments?
call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Principal Display Panel
NDC 50580-338-61
Imodium ® Loperamide HCl, 2 mg /Simethicone, 125 mg Antidiarrheal/Anti-gas
Multi-Symptom Relief Caplet
Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus
- Cramps & Pressure
- Bloating
- Gas
24 Caplets*
*capsule-shaped tablets
Actual Size
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