Anti-Diarrheal

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Active ingredient (in each capsule)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Loperamide HCI 2 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Anti-diarrheal

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

• if you have bloody or black stool
• in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• fever
• mucus in the stool
• a history of liver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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taking antibiotics.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

Stop use and ask doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
• not for use in children under 12 years of age
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light. 
• avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
• do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
• see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1 , gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-888-287-1915

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Imodium® A-D* Active Ingredient*

Loperamide HCl

Soft Gelatin Capsules, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

• Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea

• Suitable for adults and children 12 years and older

SOFTGELS**

**Each Liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide HCl

Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR  72716

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, distributor of Imodium® A-D.

THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE, USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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• Anti-Diarrheal Loperamide HCl
• LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
• LOPERAMIDE
• BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
• FD&C BLUE NO. 1
• GELATIN
• GLYCERIN
• GLYCERYL MONOCAPRYLATE
• POLYOXYL 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
• WATER

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