Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules Usp, 2 Mg, Liquid Filled

Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules Usp, 2 Mg, Liquid Filled
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SPL Set ID 356d9432-d948-4b88-b297-9161b845f86b
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2021-10-13
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Loperamide (2 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Butylated Hydroxyanisole Fd&c Blue No. 1 Gelatin Glycerin Glyceryl Caprylate/caprate Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Shellac Propylene Glycol Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Titanium Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
ANDA Active Since 2021-10-22

Description

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal


Medication Information

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Description

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

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 fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
  • not for use in children under 12 years of age
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours
Do Not Use
  • if you have bloody or black stool
  • in children under 12 years of age
Other Information
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from Light.
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients

butylated hydroxyanisole, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerol, glyceryl mono caprylo caprate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water,

printing ink white-edible oil – dewaxed bleached shellac resins, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide.                         

Questions Or Comments?

Questions or Comments? call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 8 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

Distributed by:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc.,

Princeton, NJ 08540

Made in india

**All trademarks are property of their respective owners. This product is not affiliated with the makers/owners of Imodium® A-D

THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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 for 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 right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Capsule)

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • fever
  • mucus in stool
  • a history of liver disease
  • a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Package Label.principal Display Panel

**COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN IMODIUM ® A-D

Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over

12 Softgels*

* each Liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride, USP

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.


Structured Label Content

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

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 fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
  • not for use in children under 12 years of age
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours
Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • if you have bloody or black stool
  • in children under 12 years of age
Other Information (Other information)
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from Light.
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

butylated hydroxyanisole, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerol, glyceryl mono caprylo caprate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water,

printing ink white-edible oil – dewaxed bleached shellac resins, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide.                         

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Questions or Comments? call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 8 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

Distributed by:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc.,

Princeton, NJ 08540

Made in india

**All trademarks are property of their respective owners. This product is not affiliated with the makers/owners of Imodium® A-D

THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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 for 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 right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Capsule) (Active Ingredient (in each capsule))

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • fever
  • mucus in stool
  • a history of liver disease
  • a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Package Label.principal Display Panel (PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

**COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN IMODIUM ® A-D

Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over

12 Softgels*

* each Liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride, USP

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.


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