Equate Anti Diarrheal Anti Gas: Package Insert and Label Information
EQUATE ANTI DIARRHEAL ANTI GAS- loperamide hydrochloride and dimethicone tablet
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Simethicone 125 mg
Purposes
Anti-diarrheal
Anti-gas
Uses
relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas
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
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- if you have bloody or black stool
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- if you have difficulty swallowing
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.
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- you have difficulty swallowing the caplet
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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- take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
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- take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water
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- find right dose on chart below. 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; ½ 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; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Other information
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- each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 3 mg
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- store between 20° -25° C (68° -77° F). Protect from light.
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- do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavor, propylene glycol, stearic acid
Questions or comments?
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Compare to Imodium® Multi-Symptom Relief active ingredients
Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone Tablets, 2mg/125mg
Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas
Multi-Symptom Relief Caplet
Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus
Cramps & Pressure
Bloating
Gas
Actual Size
24 CAPLETS*
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
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| Labeler — Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769) |
Revised: 12/2022 Wal-Mart Stores Inc
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