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How to Use

If this drug upsets your stomach, you may take it with food.

Take this drug only as directed on the label or as ordered by your family doctor . Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the risk of unwanted effects. This is especially important for children and elderly diseaseds, who may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug.

Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

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 - dehydration may develop. This condition may be hidden by the use of this drug. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following signs of too much fluid loss was happen
  • Decreased urination
  • Dizziness and lightheadedness
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Wrinkled skin

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - suspension:
  • For diarrhea:
    • Adults and teenagers Dose is usually 2 tablespoonfuls - 30 milliliters "mL " every three hours as needed. No more than four doses must be taken in twenty-four hours.
    • Children over 6 years of age Dose is usually 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls - 5 or 10 mL every three hours as needed. No more than four doses must be taken in twenty-four hours.
    • Children up to 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

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.
• Keep 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.