Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)
Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc. for the product Handy Solutions Anti-diarrheal (NDC 67751-162). 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, uses, 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.
Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg
Antidiarrheal
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler’s diarrhea
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.
• if you have bloody or black stools
• a fever
• mucus in stool
• a history of liver disease
• taking antibiotics
• tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur
• be careful when driving or operating machinery
• symptoms get worse
• diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
• you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away.
do not use more than directed
drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
| Adults and children (12 years and older): | Take 2 caplets after the first
loose bowel movement followed by 1 caplet after each subsequent loose bowel movement but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours. |
| Children under 12 years: | Do not give to children under
12 years of age. |
• store between 68° - 77°F (20° - 25°C)
• tamper-evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packet
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow # 10, FD&C blue # 1, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
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