Loperamide Hydrochloride
FDA Label NDC 46122-169

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

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Amerisource Bergen for the product Loperamide Hydrochloride (NDC 46122-169). 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.

Label Section Quick Index

→ 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

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)
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.

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