LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Ohm Laboratories Inc.

INN (International Name):

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Anti-diarrheal controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
OHM LABORATORIES INC.
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LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP, 2 MG
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)_
Loperamide Hydrochloride 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 hydrochloride
HEART ALERT:Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems
or death
DO NOT USEif 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 AREtaking a prescription
drug.
Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCTtiredness, 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; 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 2-5 years
(34 to 47 lbs)
ask a doctor
children under 2
years
(up to 33 lbs)
do not use
_OTHER INFORMATION_
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