ANTI-DIARRHEAL LOPERAMIDE HCL, 2 mg caplets

Manufacturer
SDA Laboratories, Inc. | SmartScience Laboratories Inc.
Effective date
2022-09-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:53:09

Label at a glance#

ProductANTI-DIARRHEAL LOPERAMIDE HCL, 2 mg caplets
Active ingredientLOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections

Dosage and administration

drink plenty of clear liquids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea find the right dose on the 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 s...

Storage and handling

store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Anti-diarrheal

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler's Diarrhea

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

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 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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • drink plenty of clear liquids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • find the right dose on the 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call toll free 1-800-687-0176

Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D†

ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH

CONTROLS SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA

DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark of Imodium® A-D.

L.Rev. 08/18

Distributed by:

SDA Laboratories, Inc.

Greenwich, CT 06830

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

01b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_96ct_PDP01b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_96ct_PDP

01b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_200ct_PDP01b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_200ct_PDP

01b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_96ct_DF101b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_96ct_DF1

01b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_96ct_DF201b LBL_Anti-Diarrheal_96ct_DF2

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Product NDCPackage NDC
66424-73566424-735-02, 66424-735-96

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
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