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Loperamide Capsules is used for:
Treating symptoms of certain types of diarrhea. It is also used to decrease the amount of discharge from an ileostomy. It may also be used for to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Loperamide Capsules is an antidiarrheal agent. It works by slowing the movement of bowel contents.
Do NOT use Loperamide Capsules if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Loperamide Capsules
you have stomach pain without diarrhea
you have constipation, stomach bloating, or bloody stools
the patient is a child younger than 2 years (24 months) old
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Loperamide Capsules:
Some medical conditions may interact with Loperamide Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have bloody diarrhea; mucus in your stool; fever; bowel problems (eg, inflammation, blockage, enlarged colon); or diarrhea caused by food poisoning, antibiotic use, or bacterial infection
if you have AIDS or liver problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Loperamide Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Quinidine or ritonavir because they may increase the risk of Loperamide Capsules's side effects
Saquinavir because its effectiveness may be decreased by Loperamide Capsules
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Loperamide Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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