MANUFACTURER: J&J HEALTHCARE.
INDICATIONS:
Imodium A-D anti-diarrheal caplets
It provides effective diarrhea relief in a smaller caplet that is easier to swallow. It controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including travelers' diarrhea. 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.
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.