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MEDIQUE Diamode

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions do not use more than directed drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea Adults and children (12 years and older): Take 2 caplets after the first loose stool followed by 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers diarrhea.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers diarrhea.

Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea Adults and children (12 years and older): Take 2 caplets after the first loose stool followed by 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers diarrhea. Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea Adults and children (12 years and older): Take 2 caplets after the first loose stool followed by 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age. Warnings and cautions Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl Do not use if you have bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use if you have a fever mucus in 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 more than 2 days you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition. If you are pregnant or breast feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children . In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl Do not use if you have bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use if you have a fever mucus in 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 more than 2 days you get abdominal swelling or bulging.
  • These may be signs of a serious condition.
  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding , ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children .

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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