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Loperamide/Simethicone

Loperamide/Simethicone is used for:

Treating and controlling diarrhea and gas (bloating, pressure, and cramps).

Loperamide/Simethicone is an antiperistaltic and antiflatulent combination. The antiperistaltic acts on intestinal muscles and slows the movement of water and solids through the intestines. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.

Do NOT use Loperamide/Simethicone if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Loperamide/Simethicone
• you have dysentery, bloody diarrhea with high fever, or black or bloody stools

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

Before using Loperamide/Simethicone :

Some medical conditions may interact with Loperamide/Simethicone . 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 infectious diarrhea, other bowel problems (eg, ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis), or mucus in the stool
• if you have a fever or a history of liver problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Loperamide/Simethicone . However, no specific interactions with Loperamide/Simethicone are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Loperamide/Simethicone 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/Simethicone :

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

• Loperamide/Simethicone 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/Simethicone and while you have diarrhea.
• Do not use Loperamide/Simethicone for more than 2 days unless directed to do so by a doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Loperamide/Simethicone 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/Simethicone .

Important safety information:

• Loperamide/Simethicone 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/Simethicone . Using Loperamide/Simethicone 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/Simethicone and contact your doctor.
• Loperamide/Simethicone may cause dry mouth. Chew sugarless gum or suck sugarless hard candy to reduce this effect.
• Loperamide/Simethicone is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age without first checking with your doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Loperamide/Simethicone during pregnancy. It is unknown if Loperamide/Simethicone is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Loperamide/Simethicone :

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; fever; nausea; 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/Simethicone out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Loperamide/Simethicone , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Loperamide/Simethicone 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/Simethicone . 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.