loperamide hydrochloride

loperamide hydrochloride
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID b070896b-1e22-41d4-a66d-8d3be1699217
Route
oral
Published
Effective Date 2019-05-17
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
loperamide (2 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous lactose croscarmellose sodium crospovidone (15 mpa.s at 5%) d&c yellow no. 10 fd&c blue no. 1 hydrogenated cottonseed oil magnesium stearate powdered cellulose starch, corn

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: 123 Shape: capsule Color: green Size: 9 mm Score: 2
Marketing Status
anda active Since 1993-02-01

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Description

Drug Facts


Medication Information

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; ½ 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; ½ 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 between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F)
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT IS PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.
Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch

Description

Drug Facts

Questions?

Call toll-free Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm EST at 1800-406-7984.

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

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).

Section 50567-7

When using this producttiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

Section 50568-5

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Section 50570-1

Do not useif you have bloody or black stool

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Heart Alert

Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

Allergy Alert

Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride

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.
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 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
Principal Display Panel 2 Mg Caplet Blister Pack Carton

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE

INGREDIENT OF IMODIUM ®A-D

See New Warnings

and Directions

Premier

Value ®

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

TABLETS USP, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls The Symptoms of Diarrhea

6 Caplets*

Each caplet (*capsule-shaped tablet)

contains Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

INDEPENDENTLY TESTED

PV

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED


Structured Label Content

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; ½ 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; ½ 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 between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F)
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT IS PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch

Questions?

Call toll-free Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm EST at 1800-406-7984.

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

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).

Section 50567-7 (50567-7)

When using this producttiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

Section 50568-5 (50568-5)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Section 50570-1 (50570-1)

Do not useif you have bloody or black stool

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Heart Alert (Heart alert)

Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

Allergy Alert (Allergy alert)

Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride

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

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 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
Principal Display Panel 2 Mg Caplet Blister Pack Carton (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg Caplet Blister Pack Carton)

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE

INGREDIENT OF IMODIUM ®A-D

See New Warnings

and Directions

Premier

Value ®

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

TABLETS USP, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls The Symptoms of Diarrhea

6 Caplets*

Each caplet (*capsule-shaped tablet)

contains Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 2 mg

INDEPENDENTLY TESTED

PV

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED


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