Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride label

Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride

Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride Recall

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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

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.
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)

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
•
you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

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

There are no additional details available for this product.

Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride Manufacturers

  • Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kinray
    No Recall

    Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kinray

    Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kinray
    • 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.

    adults and children 12 years and over

    2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours

    children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)

    1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours

    children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)

    1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

    children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)

    ask a doctor

  • Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kinray
    No Recall

    Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kinray

    Preferred Plus Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kinray
    • 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