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lo-Peramide Kaopectate 1-D, Imodium A-D, Loperamide Hcl, Anti-Diarrheal, V-R Anti-Diarrheal, Kao-Paverin, Anti Diarrheal, Loperamide, Soba Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, Anti-Diarrhea, Hm Anti-Diarrheal, Imotil, Imperim, Antidiarrheal Uses Lo-Peramide is used to treat diarrhea or to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. Storage Store Lo-Peramide at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. 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. How To Use Take Lo-Peramide by mouth exactly as directed. Do not increase your dose or take this longer than directed without your doctor s approval. In acute diarrhea this is usually taken for only 2 days. Treatment of chronic diarrhea may continue for up to 10 days. Notify your doctor if diarrhea does not stop after a few days. While taking Lo-Peramide, drink plenty of clear liquids to replace fluid loss from diarrhea and prevent dehydration. Side Effects Stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Tell your doctor immediately if you have this unlikely but serious side effect: stomach pain. An allergic reaction to Lo-Peramide 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 doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have: liver problems, ulcerative colitis, if you have recently taken antibiotics, allergies (especially drug allergies). Lo-Peramide may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol intake because it can intensify the dizziness or drowsiness effects of Lo-Peramide. Use Lo-Peramide cautiously in children. Lo-Peramide should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if Lo-Peramide appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose Take each dose as directed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: cholestyramine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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