Anti-diarrheal
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Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Medication Information
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Description
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Use
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Section 42229-5
Distributed by:
IBS LABS
Wilmington, DE 19801
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl.
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Directions
- drink plenty of clear liquid to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
|
adults and children 12 years and over |
2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34-47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Questions?
call toll-free 1-866-933-6337
Do Not Use:
- if you have bloody or black stool.
Other Information
- store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue#1 brilliant blue, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D †
Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrocholoride Caplets, 2 mg
Controls Symptoms of Diarrhea
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark Imodium ®A-D.
When Using This Product
tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out of Reach of Children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Are
taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have:
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Structured Label Content
Use
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)
Distributed by:
IBS LABS
Wilmington, DE 19801
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl.
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Directions
- drink plenty of clear liquid to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
|
adults and children 12 years and over |
2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34-47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Questions?
call toll-free 1-866-933-6337
Do Not Use: (Do not use:)
- if you have bloody or black stool.
Other Information (Other information)
- store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue#1 brilliant blue, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D †
Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrocholoride Caplets, 2 mg
Controls Symptoms of Diarrhea
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark Imodium ®A-D.
When Using This Product (When using this product)
tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active ingredient (in each caplet))
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor before use if you are)
taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have: (Ask a doctor before use if you have:)
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
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