dg health anti diarrheal
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Ingredients: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2mg
Labeler: Dolgencorp, LLC
NDC code: 55910-224
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 8, 2024.
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Anti-diarrheal
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
if you have bloody or black stool
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
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- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
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- symptoms get worse
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- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
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- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- 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 |
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- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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- see end panel for lot number and expiration date
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
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DG HEALTH ANTI DIARRHEAL
loperamide hydrochloride tablet, film coated |
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Labeler - Dolgencorp, LLC (068331990) |
Further information
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