Loperamide Hydrochloride
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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 HCI 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 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 (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; 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
Keep the carton. It contains important information.
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NDC 68016-123-18
Loperamide HCl tablets USP, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls The Symptoms of Diarrhea
18 CAPLETS*
Each caplet (*capsule-shaped tablet) contains Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF IMODIUM ® A-D †
This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil-PPC, Inc., distributor of Imodium ® A-D.
Imodium ® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.
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