Sunmark Anti-Diarrheal Tablet Dosage

Generic name: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Antidiarrheals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 17, 2022.

•: 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