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Loperamide - oral liquid
(low-pair-uh-mide)
common brand names: Imodium A-D, K-Pek II
Simular Drugs : Hm Anti Diarrheal, Hm Anti Diarrheal
Hm Anti Diarrheal Usage: this medication is used to treat diarrhea or to reduce the amount about discharge at patients who have undergone an ileostomy.
How to use Hm Anti Diarrheal: Take this medication by mouth exactly as directed. do not increase your dose or take it longer than two days without your doctor's approval. Notify your healthcare professional if diarrhea does not stop after two days. While taking this drug, drink plenty of clear liquids to replace fluid loss from diarrhea & prevent dehydration.
Hm Anti Diarrheal 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 pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Tell your physician immediately if you have this unlikely but serious side effect: stomach pain. An allergic reaction to this 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 pharmacist or pharmacist.
Hm Anti Diarrheal Precautions: Tell you're physician if you have: recently taken antibiotics, any allergies. this medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging at activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol intake because it can intensify the dizziness or drowsiness effects of it pill. Use this medication cautiously in children. this medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with you're doctor. it isn't known if it pill appears in breast milk. Consult youre doctor before breast-feeding.
Hm Anti Diarrheal medication interactions: Tell your physician of any over-the-counter or prescription med you may take including: cholestyramine. do not start or stop any medicine with-out physician or healthcare professional approval.
Hm Anti Diarrheal Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, slowed breathing, drowsiness or deep sleep, and slow pulse.
Hm Anti Diarrheal special notes: this medication is available with out a prescription. However, theyre is a capsule form that requires prescription. do not use it for longer than 2 days without notifying you're healthcare professional. Consult some your doctor before treating kid under 6 years of age.
If you missed Hm Anti Diarrheal dose: Take each dose as directed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take this if It's near time for the next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.
Hm Anti Diarrheal Storage: Store it tablet at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 & 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. it may be refrigerated to improve flavor. do not store at the bathroom. Keep this & every meds out of reach of children.
Active Ingredients : Loperamide