Label: ANTI DIARRHEAL- loperamide hcl tablet, film coated
- NDC Code(s): 59779-960-62
- Packager: CVS Pharmacy
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Label Information
Updated October 24, 2022
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- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
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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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
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- 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.
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Directions
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- find right dose on chart. 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; 1/2 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; 1/2 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
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
ANTI DIARRHEAL
loperamide hcl tablet, film coatedProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-960 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 Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK) CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ) D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G) FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD) HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO) MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30) MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A) Product Characteristics Color GREEN Score 2 pieces Shape OVAL Size 9mm Flavor Imprint Code L2 Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:59779-960-62 24 in 1 CARTON 04/21/2003 1 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 ANDA075232 04/21/2003 Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)