SKU: icsaq340926
Contains 2 powerful medicines for fast relief of diarrhea plus...
gas, cramps, pressure and bloating
Each caplet contains 2 mg loperamide HCI and 125 mg simethicone
Use:
Controls symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure, and cramps commonly referred to as gas.
Directions:
Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal).
Find the right dose. 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; 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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs): Ask a doctor.
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) - Purpose:
Loperamide HCI 2 mg - Anti-diarrheal, Simethicone 125 mg - Anti-gas.
Inactive Ingredients:
Acesulfame Potassium, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Flavor, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid.
Each caplet contains Calcium 165 mg, Sodium 4 mg.
Warnings:
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.
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.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
This package is for households without young children.
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