Loperamide (Oral Route)

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Precautions

Loperamide should not be used for more than 2 days, unless directed by your doctor. If you will be taking this medicine regularly for a long time, your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.

Check with your doctor if your diarrhea does not stop after two days or if you develop a fever.

Side Effects Proper Use

DR600859

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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