Label: ANTI-DIARRHEAL- marc glassman capsule

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

Drug Label Information

Updated September 1, 2020

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  • Active ingredient(s)

    Loperamide HCl 2mg

  • Purpose

    Anti-Diarrheal

  • Use(s)

    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

    Ask a doctor before use if

    you have ■ fever ■ mucus in the stool ■ a history of liver disease ■ a history of abnormal heart rhythm

    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.

    Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

    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 below. 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; ½ 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; ½ 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

  • Other information

    ■ do not use if blister unit is broken or torn

  • Storage

    ■ store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77º F) 

  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate,
    microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel

  • Questions

    Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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    Anti Diarrheal

    Anti Diarrheal

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ANTI-DIARRHEAL 
    marc glassman capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68998-248
    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
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: CQ3XH3DET6)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorgreenScore2 pieces
    ShapeCAPSULESize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;375
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68998-248-9224 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/03/2005
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07649705/03/2005
    Labeler - Marc Glassman, Inc. (094487477)