Label: ANTI-DIARRHEAL- loperamide hcl tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated July 25, 2023

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  • Active ingredient(in each caplet)

    Loperamide HCI 2 mg

  • Purpose

    Anti-diarrheal

  • Uses

    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 HCI

    Do not use

    if you have bloody or black stool

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    fever
    mucus present in your 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

    diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
    symptoms get worse
    you get abdominal swelling
    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 right away.

  • Directions

    drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration,which may accompany diarrhea

    do not exceed recommended dose
    Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets after the first loose bowel movement; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose bowel movement; do not exceed 4 caplets in 24 hours
    Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
  • Other Information

    TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
    store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
  • Inactive Ingredients

    cellulose, corn starch, D C Yellow #10, dicalcium phosphate, FD C Blue #1, magnesium stearate, silica gel

    Questions or comments? call 1-800-540-3765

  • package Label


    NDC 68788-7369-2

    GERICARE

    Anti-Diarrheal

    Loperamide HCl

    Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

    *compare to the active ingredient in imodium A-D

    24 caplets

    2 mg each

    Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing

    Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    Loperamide HCL Tablets, USP 2mg
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ANTI-DIARRHEAL 
    loperamide hcl tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-7369(NDC:57896-381)
    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
    ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorgreen (light green) Score2 pieces
    ShapeCAPSULESize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44375
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-7369-224 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/25/2016
    2NDC:68788-7369-112 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/21/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07649708/25/2016
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.791119022RELABEL(68788-7369)