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Anti-diarrheal - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68998-248
Drug Name

Anti-diarrheal

Type Brand
Pharm Class Opioid Agonist [EPC],
Opioid Agonists [MoA]
Active Ingredients
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE
Application Number ANDA076497
Labeler Name Marc Glassman, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68998-248-92 24 capsule in 1 carton (68998-248-92)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient(s) Loperamide HCl 2mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
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

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Use(s) controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Anti-Diarrheal

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Anti-Diarrheal Marc Glassman LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE LOPERAMIDE STARCH, CORN MAGNESIUM STEARATE MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE D&C YELLOW NO. 10 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C BLUE NO. 1 44;375

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
Principal Display Panel Anti Diarrheal Anti Diarrheal

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Other information ■ do not use if blister unit is broken or torn

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
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.

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use ■ if you have bloody or black stool

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
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.

Questions

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

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
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.

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Storage ■ store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77º F)

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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.

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