Amerisource Bergen Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension Drug Facts
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
These may be signs of a serious condition.
- •symptoms get worse
- •diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- •you get abdominal swelling or bulging.
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
| 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 |
- •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
- •only use attached measuring cup to dose product
Other information
- •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
DISTRIBUTED BY:ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.20101 N.E 16TH PLACEMIAMI,FL 33179
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