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- Imodium® 24-Count A-D Caplets
Details
- Imodium A-D Caplets control symptoms of diarrhea, including travelers' diarrhea
- Works with your body to slow down your system and restore its natural rhythm and balance
- 24-caplets
Manufacturer
McNeil PPC
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Indications
Uses: Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including travelers' diarrhea.
Directions
Directions: Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. Find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. 1. Tear off a section. 2. Tear at notch. Use scissors if necessary. 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 lb): 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours. Children 6-8 Years (48-59 lb): 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours. Children Under 6 Years (Up to 47 lb): Ask a doctor.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: In Each Caplet: Loperamide HCl (2 mg). Purpose: Anti-Diarrheal. Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous Lactose, Carnauba Wax, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch.
Warnings
Warnings: Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl. Do not use: if you have bloody or black stool. Ask a doctor before use if you have fever; mucus in the stool; a history of liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics. 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. Pregnancy/breast-feeding warning: 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. (1-800-222-1222).
