Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Use
Loperamide is used to control and relieve the symptoms of acute diarrhea
During the expiration, the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride disintegrates making it less
Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered
Loperamide is typically manufactured as the hydrochloride salt
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In children 2 to 5 years of age (20 kg or less), the non-prescription liquid formulation of loperamide should be used; for ages 6 to 12, either loperamide hydrochloride capsules or the non-prescription liquid formulation of loperamide may be
This reduces the number of bowel movements you have
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) Loperamide hydrochloride oral solution relieves diarrhea for adults and children 6 years and older, often in just one dose
Maximum dose: 16 mg per day
2 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
Do not use more than you were told to use
The use of loperamide in high doses has been associated with a significant increase in morbidity
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE: 1 mg in 7
Loperamide is also used for recurring or longer lasting diarrhoea from bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and short bowel syndrome
Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Keep out of reach of children
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl
Loperamide hydrochloride capsules, USP contain the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE: 2 mg: Inactive Ingredients: Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date; 1: NDC:68016-123-06: 6 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product: Keep out of reach of children
Although not all of these side effects
Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium, among others, [1] is a medication of the opioid receptor agonist class used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE: 1 mg in 7
Most medications are "good" for an extended period (up to 6 months) after the Federally mandated Exp date! HOWEVER some medications are actually DANGEROUS
Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Consequently, it inhibits the release of acetylcholine and prostaglandins, thereby
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away