LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE hcl tablet film coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II)

Available from:

CVS Pharmacy

INN (International Name):

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 mg

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE- LOPERAMIDE HCL TABLET, FILM COATED
CVS PHARMACY
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CVS PHARMACY, INC. LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
PURPOS E
Anti-diarrheal
US E
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
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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
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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
fever
mucus in the stool
a history of liver disease
symptoms get worse
diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious
condition.
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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 under 6 years (up to 47
lbs)
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
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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
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets,