Generic Name: loperamide
Dosage Form: tablet
Topco Anti-Diarrheal Tablets Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 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 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
- 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
- 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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing (Bottle Only)
- do not use if carton or blister unit is broken or torn (Blister Only)
- see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
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Easy to Swallow
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal Tablets
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea, Including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Actual Size
Compare to Imodium® A-D active ingredient
Each Caplet (Capsule-Shaped Tablet) Contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride
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| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| ANDA | ANDA075232 | 02/26/2003 | |
| Labeler - Topco Associates LLC (006935977) |
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