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Overview and Uses
Available As
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
Storage and Package Safety
View the Benefits of IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief and Prescription Anti-Diarrheals
How to Dispose of Unused Medicine
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OVERVIEW
IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief treats both diarrhea and the symptoms of gas. It's the only anti-diarrheal brand that combines two powerful medicines for multi-symptom relief in every dose. And it works faster than prescription loperamide HCl. So you can spend less time feeling uncomfortable and more time enjoying life.
View the Benefits of IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief and Prescription Anti-Diarrheals
USES:
Controls symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure, and cramps commonly referred to as gas.
AVAILABLE AS:
- Caplets
- Chewable, mint-flavored tablets
DIRECTIONS:- 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.
AGE/ WEIGHT |
IMODIUM® MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF CHEWABLE TABLETS |
IMODIUM® MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF CAPLETS |
Adults & Children 12 years & over |
Chew 2 tablets and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool; chew 1 tablet and take with 4–8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. |
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) |
Chew 1 tablet and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool; chew 1/2 tablet and take with 4-8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours. |
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) |
Chew 1 tablet and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool; chew 1/2 tablet and take with 4-8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. |
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. |
Ask a doctor. |
INGREDIENTS:
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS |
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS |
| IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief Chewable Tablets |
Loperamide HCl 2 mg Simethicone 125 mg (in each tablet) |
Cellulose acetate, confectioners' sugar, D&C yellow #10, aluminum lake, dextrates, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, polymethacrylates, saccharin sodium, sorbitol, stearic acid, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate. |
| IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets |
Loperamide HCl 2 mg Simethicone 125 mg (in each caplet) |
Acesulfame potassium, cross carmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid. |
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:
- A 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.
Each caplet contains: calcium 65 mg, sodium 4 mg.
Each tablet contains: calcium 50 mg.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
STORAGE & PACKAGE SAFETY:
IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief Chewable Tablets
- Store between 20 and 25°C (68–77°F).
- Do not use if carton or if blister unit is open or torn, or if pouch is opened.
- See side panel for lot number and expiration date.
IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets
- Store between 20 and 25°C (68–77°F).
- Do not use if carton or if blister unit is open or torn, or if pouch is opened.
- Protect from light.
- See side panel for lot number and expiration date.
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Unless instructed otherwise, do not dispose of unused medicines by emptying them into your sink, toilet, or storm drain.
Some states may have regulations regarding pharmacy or community take-back programs in which they may receive and dispose of returned unused drugs for patients. It is recommended that a local pharmacy or local authority be contacted to determine if it participates in such programs.
In the event that medicines can not be disposed by take-back programs, place them in the household trash taking the following steps:
- Make sure that they are in an unrecognizable sealed container; ensuring that children, pets, and others do not have access to the contents of the container;
- Dispose of the container in household trash.
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