You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to loperamide or if you have severe colitis, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, or dysentery. Do not give to children under 2 years of age
Uses:
Tablet, Capsule, Liquid
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Drink plenty of water while using this medicine.
May be taken on an empty or full stomach.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to use your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
Do not give loperamide to children or an elderly person unless your doctor tells you to.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any antibiotic drug.
Loperamide solution (liquid) contains alcohol.
If you are still having diarrhea after using this medicine for 2 days, call your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
