FDA Label for Leader Anti Diarrheal
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- 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 OR COMMENTS?
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Leader Anti Diarrheal Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cardinal Health 110, Llc. Dba Leader. 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 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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Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
COMPARE TO IMODIUM® A-D active ingredient
24 CAPLETS*
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
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