Imodium Anti-Diarrheal Caplets, 2 mg (24 count)
Product Summary
- Controls symptoms of diarrhea
- Works faster than leading prescription
Description
IMODIUM® A-D works even faster than the leading prescription anti-diarrheal. So you can get back to doing the things you love. Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea.
Directions
Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. Find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
Adults & Children 12 years & 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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs.): ask a doctor.
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each caplet): Loperamide HCI 2 mg.....Purpose: Anti-Diarrheal
Inactive ingredients: Anhydrous Lactose, Carnauba Wax, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch.
Warnings and Restrictions
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.
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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS BROKEN OR TORN.
Storage
Store between 20-25° C (68-77° F).
Other Information
Company Name: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division
Company Address: Fort Washington, PA, 19034, USA.
Country of Origin - Italy
Customer Services
Return To:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division,
Fort Washington, PA, 19034, USA.
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Web address: www.imodium.com