Label: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated June 25, 2024

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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. 
  • 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.

        

    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 blister 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

    Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  • PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg Blister Carton (4 x 6's Tablets)

    AUROHEALTH
    Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    NDC 68788-8393
    *Compare to the active
    ingredient of Imodium® A-D

    Loperamide Hydrochloride
    Tablets USP 2 mg

    Anti-Diarrheal

    Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

    24 Tablets

    Loperamide HCL Tablets USP 2mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    loperamide hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-8393(NDC:58602-701)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorGREEN (Light Green) Score2 pieces
    ShapeCAPSULE (Biconvex) Size10mm
    FlavorImprint Code L;28
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-8393-24 in 1 CARTON03/01/2023
    16 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20654803/01/2023
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.791119022RELABEL(68788-8393)