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Loperamide Capsules

Loperamide Capsules is used for:

Treating and controlling diarrhea, including traveler"s diarrhea, and reducing the volume of discharge from an ileostomy (a surgical opening in the wall of the intestines).

Loperamide Capsules is an antiperistaltic agent. It acts on intestinal muscles and slows the movement of water and solids through the intestines.

Do NOT use Loperamide Capsules if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Loperamide Capsules
• you have dysentery or bloody diarrhea with high fever
• you have stomach pain without diarrhea
• the patient is a child younger than 2 years of age

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Loperamide Capsules:

Some medical conditions may interact with Loperamide Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver disease, infectious diarrhea, or other bowel problems (eg, ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, blockage, enlarged colon)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Loperamide Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Guanidine or ritonavir because the side effects of Loperamide Capsules may be increased
• Saquinavir because the effectiveness may be decreased by Loperamide Capsules

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Loperamide Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Loperamide Capsules:

Use Loperamide Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Loperamide Capsules may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Drink extra fluids while you are taking Loperamide Capsules and while you have diarrhea.
• Do not use for more than 2 days unless directed by a doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Loperamide Capsules and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Loperamide Capsules.

Important safety information:

• Loperamide Capsules may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Loperamide Capsules. Using Loperamide Capsules alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• If your diarrhea does not improve within 48 hours or if you develop a fever, stop using Loperamide Capsules and contact your doctor.
• Loperamide Capsules is used to treat the symptoms of diarrhea, but will not treat the condition causing the diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about the cause of your diarrhea.
• Loperamide Capsules may cause dry mouth. Chew sugarless gum or suck sugarless hard candy to reduce this effect.
• Loperamide Capsules is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 1 year of age.
• Use Loperamide Capsules with extreme caution in CHILDREN 1 to 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Loperamide Capsules during pregnancy. It is unknown if Loperamide Capsules is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Loperamide Capsules.

Possible side effects of Loperamide Capsules:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloating; blood in the stools; constipation; decreased urination; difficulty breathing; fever; nausea; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; stomach swelling; sudden abdominal pain or discomfort; swelling of the throat; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include constipation; drowsiness or deep sleep; nausea; slow pulse; slowed breathing; vomiting.

Store at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Loperamide Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Loperamide Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Loperamide Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Loperamide Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.