FDA Label for Loperamide Hydrochloride
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPSULE)
- PURPOSE
- USE
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Loperamide Hydrochloride Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Rite Aid Corporation. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient (In Each Capsule)
Loperamide Hydrochloride 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
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do Not Use
- if you have bloody or black stool
- in children under 12 years of age
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
- fever
- mucus in stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Otc - When Using
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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.
- 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
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from Light.
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients butylated hydroxyanisole, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerol, glyceryl mono caprylo caprate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water, printing ink white-edible oil – dewaxed bleached shellac resins, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide.
Questions Or Comments?
Dial 1-877-244-9825 on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
Manufactured by:
Strides Pharma Science Limited
Bengaluru-562106, India.
Distributed by:
Rite Aid
30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill,
PA 17011.
Revised: 06/2022
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THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
Package Label.Principal Display Panel
†COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN IMODIUM ® A-D
NDC 11822-959-06
Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over
12 Softgels*
*each Liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride, USP
* Please review the disclaimer below.
