LOPERAMIDE (Generic for IMODIUM A-D)

Take this medication by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medication. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than directed.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Do not take this medication for more than 2 days without asking your care team. Do not use doses higher than those prescribed by your care team or listed on the label. Check with your care team right away if you develop a fever, severe abdominal pain, swelling or bulging, or if you have bloody/black diarrhea or stools.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. Drinking plenty of water can also help prevent dehydration that can occur with diarrhea.
Elderly patients may have a more variable response to the effects of this medication, and are more susceptible to the effects of dehydration.

This does not apply. This medication is not for regular use. Only take this medication while you continue to have loose bowel movements. Do not take more medication than recommended by the packaging label or by your care team.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.