Loperamide Hydrochloride (loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg) Dailymed
Generic: loperamide hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Colonic Diseases, Functional Constipation Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Escherichia coli Infections Hemorrhage Salmonella Infections
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet) 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 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
- 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.Â
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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.
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adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children 9 to 11 years (60 to 95 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours children 6 to 8 years (48 to 59 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children 2 to 5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Other Information
- store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
- do not use if carton or buler unit is open or torn
- Meets USP dissolution test 2
- See side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, D & C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, FD & C blue No. 1, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate
Questions Or Comments?
call 1-855-274-4122 Distributed by: AUROHEALTH LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Made in India Code .: TS/DRUGS/22/2009
Package Label-principal Display Panel - 2 Mg Blister Carton (4 X 6's Tablets)
AUROHEALTH NDC 58602-701-76 *Compare to the active ingredient of Imodium® A-D Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets USP 2 mg Anti-Diarrheal Controls the symptoms of diarrhea 24 Tablets
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