Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal Dosage
Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 1mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Antidiarrheals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2024.
- 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.
- only use attached measuring cup to dose product
| adults and children 12 years and over | 4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
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