BASIC CARE LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE- loperamide hydrochloride, simethicone tablet

basic care loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

basic care loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by L. Perrigo Company. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Simethicone 125 mg

Purposes

Anti-diarrheal

Anti-gas

Uses

relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas

Warnings

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
• if you have difficulty swallowing

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 are

taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

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.
• you have difficulty swallowing the caplet

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
• take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
• take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water
• find right dose on chart below. 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

• each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 3 mg
• store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
• do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or torn

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavor, propylene glycol, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

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Compare to Imodium® Multi-Symptom Relief active ingredients

Multi-Symptom Relief Caplet

loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone tablets, 2 mg/125mg

Anti-diarrheal/Anti-gas

Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus Cramps & Pressure - Bloating - Gas

actual size

24 CAPLETS**

**Capsule-Shaped Tablets

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BASIC CARE LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONE 
loperamide hydrochloride, simethicone tablet

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0113-7119
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II)	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	2 mg
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O)	DIMETHICONE	125 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: L11K75P92J)
MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score	2 pieces
Shape	OVAL	Size	17mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	L0R1;2;125
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0113-7119-55	1 in 1 CARTON	10/17/2018
1		42 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 0113-7119-62	24 in 1 CARTON	06/27/2019
2		1 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA209837	10/17/2018

Labeler - L. Perrigo Company (006013346)