Label: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE- loperamide hcl suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 0363-0645-26, 0363-0645-34
  • Packager: Walgreen Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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  • Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)

    Loperamide HCl 1 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 HCl

    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

    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

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    symptoms get worse
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    diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
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    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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

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    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.
    •
    shake well before using
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    only use attached measuring cup to dose product

    adults and children

    12 years and over

    30 mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool; 15 mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours

    children 9-11 years

    (60-95 lbs)

    15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours

    children 6-8 years

    (48-59 lbs)

    15 mL (3 tsp) after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours

    children under

    6 years

    (up to 47 lbs)

    ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 15 mg
    •
    store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    •
    see side panel for lot number and expiration date
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension

    Anti Diarrheal

    Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

    1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride per 7.5 mL

    4 FL OZ (120 mL)

    MINT FLAVOR

    Compare to Imodium® A-D active ingredient

    Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension Image 1
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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    loperamide hcl suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0645
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE1 mg  in 7.5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorGREEN (opaque, viscous) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0645-26120 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/18/2012
    2NDC:0363-0645-34240 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/18/2012
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA09129205/18/2012
    Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)
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