Leader Loperamide Hydrochloride
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl
if you have bloody or black stool
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
taking antibiotics
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- tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
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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.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have- •
- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
taking antibiotics
Stop use and ask a doctor if- •
- 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.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
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Sources
Leader Loperamide Hydrochloride Manufacturers
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Cardinal Health
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Leader Loperamide Hydrochloride | Cardinal Health
• 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 productadults 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
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Cardinal Health
Leader Loperamide Hydrochloride | Cardinal Health
• 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 productadults 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
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