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Loperamide Hydrochloride

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Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
PURPOSE
USES
WARNINGS
DIRECTIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
QUESTIONS?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)

Loperamide HCI USP, 2 mg

PURPOSE

Anti-diarrheal

USES

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 HCI

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.

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; ½ 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; ½ 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, FD&C blue no.1, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch

QUESTIONS?

Call 1800-406-7984

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NDC 15127-338-12

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 2 mg

ANTI-DIARRHEAL

Controls The Symptoms Of Diarrhea

^٭ Compare to the active ingredient of Imodium ^® A-D

12 Caplets ^*

Each Caplet ( ^* capsule-shaped tablet) contains Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg

5048836/R1109