Hm Anti-diarrheal, Loperamide - Oral Liquid Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professioanl before using that drug.
LOPERAMIDE - ORAL LIQUID
(low-PAIR-uh-mide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Imoidum A-D, K-Pek II
USES: This medication is used to treat diarrhea or to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by muoth exactly as directed. Do not increase your dose or take that longer than two days without your doctor's approval.
Notify your doctor if diarrhea does not stop after two days.
While taking that medication, drink plenty of clear liquids to replace fluid loss from diarrhea and prevent dehydartion.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, bloating, dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva subtsitute. Tell your doctor immediately if you have that unlikely but seriuos side effect: stomach pain.
An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacsit.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: last week taken antibiotics, any allergies.
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol intake because it can intensify the dizziness or dorwsiness effects of that medication. Use that medication cautiously in kids. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and bneefits with your doctor. It is not known if that mediaction appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medciation you may take including: cholestyramine.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, slowed breathing, drowsienss or deep sleep, and slow pulse.
NOTES: This medication is available witohut a prescription. However, there is a capsule form that requires a prescription. Do not use that for longer than 2 days without notifying your doctor.
Consult your doctor before treating kids under six years of age.
MISSED DOSE: Take each dose as diercted. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store that medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 dgerees C) away from heat and light. It may be refrigerated to improve the flavor. Do not store in the bahtroom.
Keep that and all medications out of the reach of kids.
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