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MANUFACTURER
McNeil Consumer Products Co.
INDICATIONS
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea. Loperamide HCl. Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea, Including Travelers' Diarrhea. Only Imodium A-D Caplets provide effective diarrhea relief in a smaller caplet that is easier to swallow.
Imodium A-D Caplets are:
- The original prescription strength of Imodium® A-D in a smaller caplet, for diarrhea relief often in just one dose, in both adults and children 6 years and older.
- Less than half the size of the original Imodium® A-d Caplet, so they are easier to swallow.
Imodium A-D controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea.
INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredients: Each Caplet contains: Loperamide HCl (2mg).
Inactive Ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1, D&C Yellow 10.
DIRECTIONS
Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 caplets after the first loose bowel movement and 1 caplet after each subsequent loose bowel movement but no more than 4 caplets a day for no more than 2 days.
Children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs): Take 1 caplet after the first loose bowel movement and1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose bowel movement but no more than 3 caplets a day for no more than 2 days.
Children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs): Take 1 caplet after the first loose bowel movement and 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose bowel movement but no more than 2 caplets a day for no more than 2 days.
Children under 6 years old (up to 47 lbs): Consult a physician. Not intended for use in children under 6 years old.
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: fever; mucus in the stool; a history of liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics. Stop use and ask a doctor if: symptoms get worse; diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days. 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 right away.
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