Sunmark Anti-Diarrheal Tablet
Generic name:loperamide hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Antidiarrheals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
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
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
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- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- symptoms get worse
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- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
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- 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).
Directions
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
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