Loperamide Hydrochloride
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Mint Flavor
1 mg/7.5 mL 2 mg/15 mL
For Hospital Use Only
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Loperamide HCl 1 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Read complete directions and warnings before using.
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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 after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL 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 |
- Use as directed per healthcare professional.
- 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
- mL = milliliter
Other information
- each 30 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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
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Gluten Free
How Supplied
NDC 68094-029-627.5 mL per unit dose cupThirty (30) cups per shipper
NDC 68094-129-6215 mL per unit dose cupThirty (30) cups per shipper
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Distributed ByPerrigo CompanyAllegan, MI 49010
Packaged ByPrecision Dose, Inc.South Beloit, IL 61080
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
For inquiries call Precision Dose, Inc. at 1-800-397-9228 or email druginfo@precisiondose.com
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LI1251 Rev. 04/22