Medique Diamode is clinically proven for control and symptomatic relief of acute non-specific diarrhea.
- Unit dose, tamper-evident dual layer foil packets
- FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Each caplet contains: Loperamide HCl USP 2 mg
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each caplet): Loperamide HCl USP 2 mg
Purpose: Antidiarrheal
Inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C Yellow # 10 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue # 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
Uses
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' diarrhea.
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Do not use
- If you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- A fever
- Mucus in stool
- A history of liver disease
- A history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- Taking a precription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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 more than 2 days
- You get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep this and all drugs 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).
Directions
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
Other Information
- Tamper-evident sealed packets
- Do not use any opened or torn packets
- Store at room temperature 68- 77º F (20-25ºC)
- See back of packet for lot number and expiration date
Compare active ingredient to Imodium A-D
Imodium is a registered trademark of McNeil Consumer Healthcare.