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Help control your diarrhea symptoms with Imodium A-D Caplets. From the #1 doctor-recommended anti-diarrheal brand, Imodium A-D works faster than the prescription anti-diarrheal medication Lomotil, containing diphenoxylate and atropine. Each caplet of anti-diarrheal medicine contains 2 mg of loperamide hydrochloride with a proven formula that works with your body to slow down your system and restore its natural rhythm and balance. These anti- diarrheal caplets help treat and control symptoms of diarrhea due to acute, active and Traveler’s diarrhea. The convenient tear-away blister packaging makes these caplets ideal for use anywhere, both at home or on-the-go. This medication for diarrhea is suitable for adults and children ages 6 and up (for children ages 2-5 ask a doctor; do not use for children under 2 years). Use only as directed.
• Package of Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine Caplets with loperamide HCl
• This anti-diarrheal medicine helps control and treat diarrhea symptoms for effective relief
• The proven formula works with your body to slow down your system & restore its rhythm & balance
• Each anti-diarrheal medicine caplet contains 2 milligrams of loperamide hydrochloride
• From the #1 doctor-recommended anti-diarrheal brand for symptom relief and control
• Works faster than the prescription anti-diarrheal medication Lomotil, containing diphenoxylate and atropine
• Helps control symptoms of diarrhea due to acute, active & Traveler’s diarrhea in children (ages 6 and up) & adults
• Available in convenient tear-away blister packaging for diarrhea relief both at home and on-the-go
Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous Lactose, Carnauba Wax, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch
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.
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; 1/2 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; 1/2 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
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm. 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. 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. Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCI. Do not use if you have bloody or black stool. 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). Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.