Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: LOPERAMIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (low-PAIR-uh-mide)

Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: difficult urination, slowed breathing, deep sleep.

Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Oral Missed Dose

If you are taking this drug on a regular schedule (not "as needed") and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Oral Notes

If your doctor has prescribed this medication for you, do not share it with others.

Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Oral Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Refer to storage information printed on the bottle for the exact temperature range. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.