mckesson anti-diarrheal drug facts

SPL v3

SPL

SPL Set ID 6f70564a-4400-4ed0-960b-09135a2f3a7c

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2023-11-14

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

loperamide (2 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous lactose carnauba wax hypromellose, unspecified magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose polyethylene glycol, unspecified d&c yellow no. 10 fd&c blue no. 1

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: L2 Shape: oval Color: green Size: 10 mm Score: 2

Marketing Status

anda active Since 2023-11-08

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Description

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Medication Information

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

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.

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 to 47 lbs)	ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)	do not use

Other Information

•
store at 20^°-25^°C (68^°-77^°F)
•
see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch

Description

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO IMODIUM^®A-D ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Foster & Thrive™

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls The Symptoms Of Diarrhea

Anti-Diarrheal

Gluten Free

ACTUAL SIZE

12 CAPLETS*

*CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS

SEE NEW WARNINGS

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Do Not Use

if you have bloody or black stool

Questions Or Comments?

Call 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm EST

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

•
fever
•
mucus in the stool
•
a history of liver disease
•
a history of abnormal heart rhythm

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

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

Structured Label Content

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

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.

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 to 47 lbs)	ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)	do not use

Other Information (Other information)

•
store at 20^°-25^°C (68^°-77^°F)
•
see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO IMODIUM^®A-D ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Foster & Thrive™

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls The Symptoms Of Diarrhea

Anti-Diarrheal

Gluten Free

ACTUAL SIZE

12 CAPLETS*

*CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS

SEE NEW WARNINGS

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you have bloody or black stool

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm EST

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active ingredient (in each caplet))

Loperamide HCl 2 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
•
a history of abnormal heart rhythm

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.

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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