Label: ANTI-DIARRHEAL- loperamide hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

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  • Active ingredient (in each capsule)

    Loperamide HCI 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 HCl

    Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

  • Do not use

    • if you have bloody or black stool
    • in children under 12 years of age
  • 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 right away.

  • Directions

    • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
    • not for use in children under 12 years of age
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 capsules after the first loose stool; 1 capsule after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 capsules in 24 hours
  • Other information

    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from Light.
    • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
    • do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
    • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
  • Inactive ingredients

    butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water

  • Questions or comments?

    call toll free 1-888-235-2466 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    NORTHEAST PHARMA
    South Burlington, VT 05403
    www.heartlandpharmaco.com
    1-800-383-0648

    L0000440

    Rev # 11/19

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson, owner of the registered trademark Imodium ® A-D.

    THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

  • Principal Display Panel

    cartoonsNDC 80136-851-42

    Heartland Pharma Co.

    ANTI-DIARRHEAL

    Loperamide HCl Capsules, 2 mg
    Controls the Symptoms
    of Diarrhea

    Suitable for adults and

    children 12 years and over

    actual size

    Compare to active ingredient in Imodium ® A-D†

    24 Softgels*

    *soft gelatin liquid filled capsules

    each softgel contains 2 mg loperamide HCl

    carton

    ​

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ANTI-DIARRHEAL 
    loperamide hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:80136-851
    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
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE (UNII: TM2TZD4G4A)  
    POLYOXYL 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (UNII: 7YC686GQ8F)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code LP2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:80136-851-422 in 1 CARTON05/21/2021
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02185505/21/2021
    Labeler - Northeast Pharma (081232935)
    Registrant - Bionpharma Inc. (079637826)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Patheon Softgels Inc.002193829manufacture(80136-851)
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