Major Pharmaceuticals Anti-diarrheal Drug Facts
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HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Medication Information
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Description
Loperamide HCl 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
- 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 |
Do Not Use
if you have bloody or black stool
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
Questions Or Comments?
1-800-719-9260
Principal Display Panel
See New Warnings
Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
Actual Size
12 CAPLETS*
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
COMPARE TO active ingredient of IMODIUM ® A-D
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
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.
|
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 |
Do Not Use (Do not use)
if you have bloody or black stool
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)
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
Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)
1-800-719-9260
Principal Display Panel
See New Warnings
Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
Actual Size
12 CAPLETS*
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
COMPARE TO active ingredient of IMODIUM ® A-D
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.
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