Loperamide Hydrochloride
Zee Medical Inc
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
- PURPOSE
- USE
- WARNINGS
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Loperamide HCl, USP 2 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
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- symptoms get worse
- 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.
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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
- store between 20° – 25° C (68° – 77° F)
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
- TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no.10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no.1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
QUESTIONS?
Call 1-800-841-8417
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN IMODIUM ® A-D**
ZEE ®
Loperamide HCl Tablets, USP 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
12 Caplets*
Each caplet (*capsule-shaped tablet) contains Loperamide HCl, USP 2mg
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
1457
**All trademarks are property of their respective owners. This product is not affiliated with
the makers/owners of Imodium® A-D.
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