FDA Label for Anti-diarrheal
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
- PURPOSE
- USE
- WARNINGS
- 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 A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-12 CAPLETS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-24 CAPLETS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-100 CAPLETS
Anti-diarrheal Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bi-mart. 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 Caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's 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.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When Using This Product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop Use And Ask A 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.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- drink plenty of clear liquids 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 2-5 years (34-47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Other Information
- do not use if seal around caplet is broken or damaged
- store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Questions?
Call toll-free 1-844-912-4012
Principal Display Panel-12 Caplets
NDC 37835-131-12
Compare to active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D †
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
CAPLETS*
Loperamide HCl Tablets, 2 mg
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
Original Prescription Strength
12 Caplets*
Each caplet (*capsule shaped tablet contains Loperamide HCl, 2 mg)
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue Inc., owner of the registered trademark Imodium ®A-D.
Distributed by BI-MART, Eugene, OR 97402
Principal Display Panel-24 Caplets
NDC 37835-131-24
Compare to active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D †
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
CAPLETS*
Loperamide HCl Tablets, 2 mg
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
Original Prescription Strength
24 Caplets*
Each caplet (*capsule shaped tablet contains Loperamide HCl, 2 mg)
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue Inc., owner of the registered trademark Imodium ®A-D.
Distributed by BI-MART, Eugene, OR 97402
Principal Display Panel-100 Caplets
NDC 37835-131-01
Compare to active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D †
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
CAPLETS*
Loperamide HCl Tablets, 2 mg
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
Original Prescription Strength
100 Caplets*
Each caplet (*capsule shaped tablet contains Loperamide HCl, 2 mg)
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue Inc., owner of the registered trademark Imodium ®A-D.
Distributed by BI-MART, Eugene, OR 97402
* Please review the disclaimer below.