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Gadavyt Loperamide HCl

Gadal Laboratories Inc

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each 5mL teaspoonful) Purpose

Loperamide HCl, 1mg ....................................................Antidiarrheal

Purpose

Antidiarrheal

Uses

controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's Diarrhea.

Warnings

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

high fiver (greater than 101 degrees F)
mucus present in your 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 diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use

Directions

Use enclosed dosage cup to accurately measure dosage as noted below

drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
find right dosage on chart
if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.

Adults and children 12 years and older	4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls a day
Children 9-11 (60-95 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls a day
Children 6-8 (48-59 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonfuls (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls a day
Children under 6 years (Up to 47 lbs)	Ask a doctor (not intended for use in children under 6 years old

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin, sucralose, cherry flavor, peppermint flavor, sorbitol, purified water

Questions or comments?

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