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FDA Label for Loperamide Hydrochloride

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
    2. PURPOSE
    3. USE
    4. WARNINGS
    5. DO NOT USE
    6. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    7. ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
    8. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
    9. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    10. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
    11. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    12. DIRECTIONS
    13. OTHER INFORMATION
    14. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    15. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 MG TABLET BLISTER PACK CARTON LABEL

Loperamide Hydrochloride Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Central Texas Community Health Centers. 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


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



  • 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 over2 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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)ask a doctor

Other Information



  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
  • 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


Principal Display Panel - 2 Mg Tablet Blister Pack Carton Label



CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

LOPERAMIDE
2MG Tablet
#12

Date:

Name:
Dr.

TAKE AS DIRECTED.

123456

1/1/01

LOPERAMIDE 2MG Tablet #12 NDC 76413-314-12

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
SUNMARK

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 MG Tablet Blister Pack Carton Label - loperamide 01

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 MG Tablet Blister Pack Carton Label - loperamide 01


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