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How to Use

If this drug upsets your stomach, your family doctor may want you to take it with food.

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming.

For diseaseds taking the liquid form of this drug:

• This drug is to be taken by mouth even if it comes in a dropper bottle. The amount to be taken is to be measured with the specially marked dropper.

Importance of diet and fluids while treating diarrhea :

• In addition to using drug for diarrhea, it is very important that you replace the fluid lost by the body and follow a proper diet . For the first 24 hours you must eat gelatin and drink plenty of caffeine-free clear liquids, such as ginger ale, decaffeinated cola, decaffeinated tea and broth. During the next 24 hours you may eat bland foods, such as cooked cereals, bread, crackers and applesauce. Fruits, vegetables, fried or spicy foods, bran, candy, caffeine and alcoholic beverages may make the condition worse.
• If too much fluid has been lost by the body due to the diarrhea a serious condition may develop. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following signs or symptoms of too much fluid loss was happen
  • Decreased urination
  • Dizziness and light-headedness
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Wrinkled skin

Dosage

• For severe diarrhea:
  • For oral dosage form - oral solution:
    • Adults and teenagers At first, the dose is 5 milligrams - mg - 2 teaspoonfuls three or four times a day. Then, the dose is usually 5 mg - 2 teaspoonfuls once a day, as needed.
    • Children up to 12 years of age Use is not recommended.
  • For oral dosage form - tablets:
    • Adults and teenagers At first, the dose is 5 mg - 2 tablets three or four times a day. Then, the dose is usually 5 mg - 2 tablets once a day, as needed.
    • Children up to 12 years of age Use is not recommended.

Missed dose If you are taking this drug on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children since overdose is especially dangerous in child.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the tablet form of this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep the liquid form of this drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.