Mckesson Anti-diarrheal Drug Facts

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SPL

SPL Set ID e2074a9b-2702-470c-9112-e67ef5e4905c

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2025-04-12

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Loperamide (1 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Anhydrous Citric Acid Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified D&c Yellow No. 10 Fd&c Blue No. 1 Glycerin Microcrystalline Cellulose Propylene Glycol Water Sodium Benzoate Sucralose Titanium Dioxide Xanthan Gum Dimethicone Silicon Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Color: green

Marketing Status

ANDA Active Since 2023-09-19

Description

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Medication Information

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Description

Loperamide HCl 1 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
•
find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
•
shake well before using
•
use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
•
mL = milliliter

adults and children 12 years and over	30 mL after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)	15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)	15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL 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

Do Not Use

if you have bloody or black stool

Other Information

•
each 30 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
•
store between 20-25^°C (68-77^°F)

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

Questions Or Comments?

Call 833-358-6431

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 7.5 Ml)

Loperamide HCl 1 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

Package/label Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO IMODIUM^®A-D ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Foster & Thrive^™

Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Solution, 1 mg per 7.5 mL

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls The Symptoms Of Diarrhea

MINT FLAVOR

Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution

DOSING CUP INCLUDED

SEE NEW WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS

4 FL OZ (120 mL)

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
•
find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
•
shake well before using
•
use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
•
mL = milliliter

adults and children 12 years and over	30 mL after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)	15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)	15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL 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

Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you have bloody or black stool

Other Information (Other information)

•
each 30 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
•
store between 20-25^°C (68-77^°F)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 833-358-6431

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 7.5 Ml) (Active ingredient (in each 7.5 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
•
a history of abnormal heart rhythm

Package/label Principal Display Panel (Package/Label Principal Display Panel)

COMPARE TO IMODIUM^®A-D ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Foster & Thrive^™

Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Solution, 1 mg per 7.5 mL

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls The Symptoms Of Diarrhea

MINT FLAVOR

Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution

DOSING CUP INCLUDED

SEE NEW WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS

4 FL OZ (120 mL)

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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