Description
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
Loperamide hydrochloride capsules McNeil Std.
Often with just one dose†
†Clinical studies indicate that diarrheal control may be achieved after the initial dose in 50% of patients.
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, corn starch, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, modified starch, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide.
Lactose free
WARNINGS DOSAGE WARNING: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
DO NOT USE
- if you have - bloody or black stools - fever - constipation - abdominal pain - swollen abdomen - ulcer - bacterial infection in your bowel - a rash or allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this product
- in children under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a doctor.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU
- have - liver disease - meningitis - mucus in the stool - history of abnormal heart rhythm
- take any prescription drug including antibiotics
- are pregnant or breastfeeding.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- tiredness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur
- do not drive or operate machinery.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- diarrhea gets worse or lasts longer than 2 days
- unusual symptoms appear
- you get abdominal pain, swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Do not use if carton is open or blister unit is broken
- Store at 15 to 30°C
- Protect from light.
Directions
- Adults and children 12 years and older : - drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea - take 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule after each loose bowel movement - do not take more than 8 capsules in 24 hours.
