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L Perrigo Company

Perrigo Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension Drug Facts

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Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Purpose
Use
Warnings
Directions
Other Information
Inactive ingredients
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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

•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

•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)

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
•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 1/2 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 1/2 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

Other Information

•each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 15 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

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Mint Flavor

Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea

Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension

Anti-Diarrheal

Compare to active ingredient of Imodium® A-D

4 FL OZ (120 mL)

1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride per 7.5 mL