When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients listed on the package label. Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 3 years old unless a doctor tells you to. Do not use if you have diarrhea that has blood or mucus in it, or if you also have a fever with your diarrhea.

How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
• When using the liquid form of this product, you may need to shake the product container before using. Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• There are many other drugs that can interact with this type of medicine. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have any digestive problems such as a bowel obstruction or constipation. Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to an antidiarrheal medicine in the past, such as attapulgite or bismuth (Kaopectate®, Pepto-Bismol®). Make sure your doctor knows about any medical conditions you have.
• Do not use for more than two days unless your doctor tells you to.
• Some types of this medicine may cause dark or black stools.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• New or worsening abdominal pain, or severe constipation.
• Severe diarrhea.
• Swelling of your lower abdomen (belly).

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Constipation.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088