Careone Diarrhea Control Tablet, Film Coated
FDA Label NDC 41520-813

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by American Sales Company for the product Careone Diarrhea Control (NDC 41520-813). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding 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, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)

Loperamide HCl 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

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 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 2-5 years

    (34 to 47 lbs)

    ask a doctor

    children under 2 years

    (up to 33 lbs)

    do not use

Other Information

  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D Caplets

DIARRHEA CONTROL

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg

Anti Diarrheal

Anti Diarrheal

Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

Gluten Free

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Actual Size

OUR PHARMACISTS RECOMMEND

24 CAPLETS*

*Capsule-Shaped Tablets

* Please review the disclaimer below.