Introduction
Symptoms Treated
Symptoms Treated
More specifically:
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including travelers' diarrhea
Directions
Directions
Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
- Not for use in children under 12 years of age.
- Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours.
Other information:
- Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
- Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- Do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn.
Other Information
Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Active Ingredients
2 mg (in each capsule)
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients
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; in children under 12 years of age.
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. 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 right away. Do not use if blister unit is torn or broken.
Manufactured by
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division