Loperamide hydrochloride oral solution. Controls the symptoms of diarrhea.

Loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg per teaspoonful (5 ml). Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains 1 mg loperamide hydrochloride.

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.
• shake well before using
• only use attached measuring cup to dose product

adults and children 12 years and over - 30 mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool; 15 mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours

children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) -15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours

children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) -15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours

children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) - ask a doctor

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCI

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.