Loperamide HCl

McKesson

Loperamide HCl Capsules

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Do not use
• 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 doctor if
• If pregnant or breast-feeding,
• Keep out of reach of children
• Product Labeling

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Loperamide HCI 2 mg

Anti-diarrheal

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers'Diarrhea

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
• in children under 12 years of age (see Other Information)

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 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.
• side effects occur. You may want to report side effects to FDA at 1800-FDA-1088.

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.

• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
• not for use in children under 12 years of age
• adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours

• do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
• see side panel for lot number and expiration date
• use the 1 mg soft gelatin capsule product for children 6 to under 12 years of age

butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water

                                                                                          Manufactured by:
                                                                                     Banner Pharmacaps Inc.
                                                                                       4125 Premier Drive
                                                                                      High Point, NC 27265

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