CareOne Loperamide Hydrochloride
American Sales Company Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
- Purpose
- Use
- Warnings
- Do not use if you have
- Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- When using this product
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- If pregnant or breast-feeding,
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Directions
- CareOne Loperamide Hydrochloride Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Loperamide HCl 1 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
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
Do not use if you have
bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• fever -
• mucus in the stool -
• a history of liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking antibiotics
When using this product
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• tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• 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)
Directions
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• 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 -
• only use attached measuring cup to dose product
adults and children 12 years and over |
30 mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool; 15 mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours |
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) |
15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours |
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) |
15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours |
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) |
ask a doctor |
CareOne Loperamide Hydrochloride Other information
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• each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 13 mg -
• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) -
• see side panel for lot number and expiration date
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?
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Compare to the Active Ingredient in Imodium® A-D
For ages 6 years and up
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SUSPENSION
Anti-Diarrheal
MINT FLAVOR
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride per 7.5 mL
4 FL OZ (120 mL)
CareOne Loperamide HydrochlorideLoperamide Hydrochloride SUSPENSION
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