rite aid corporation anti-diarrheal drug facts

rite aid corporation anti-diarrheal drug facts
SPL v1
SPL
SPL Set ID 4339d964-1997-4c0e-973e-aa69b123b33d
Route
oral
Published
Effective Date 2009-06-02
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
loperamide (1 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
alcohol benzoic acid citric acid monohydrate glycerin propylene glycol water sodium benzoate sorbitol sucrose

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: orange
Marketing Status
anda active Since 1992-07-13
Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Description

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Medication Information

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl

Uses

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Directions
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
  • only use attached measuring cup to dose product
adults and children 12 years and over 4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) ask a doctor
Other Information
  • do not use if carton is opened or if printed plastic neckband is broken or missing
  • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients

alcohol (0.5%), benzoic acid, citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose

Description

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Principal Display Panel
Do Not Use

if you have bloody or black stool

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

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 5 Ml)

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • fever
  • mucus in the stool
  • a history of liver disease
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking antibiotics

Structured Label Content

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl

Uses

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Directions
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
  • only use attached measuring cup to dose product
adults and children 12 years and over 4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) ask a doctor
Other Information (Other information)
  • do not use if carton is opened or if printed plastic neckband is broken or missing
  • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

alcohol (0.5%), benzoic acid, citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose

Principal Display Panel
Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you have bloody or black stool

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

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 5 Ml) (Active ingredient (in each 5 mL))

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

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

taking antibiotics

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