loperamide hydrochloride by Major Pharmaceuticals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2021.
Dosage form: suspension
Ingredients: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 1mg in 7.5mL
Labeler: Major Pharmaceuticals
NDC Code: 0904-6256
Loperamide HCl 1 mg
Anti-diarrheal
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl
if you have bloody or black stool
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
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- a history of liver disease
taking antibiotics
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- tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
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- symptoms get worse
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- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
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- you get abdominal swelling or bulging.
These may be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
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- shake well before using
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- only use attached measuring cup to dose product
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) |
ask a doctor |
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- each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 15 mg
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- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
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
1-800-719-9260
Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Suspension
Anti-Diarrheal Liquid
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
Mint Flavor
4 FL OZ (120 mL)
1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride per 7.5 mL
COMPARE TO the active ingredient in IMODIUM® A-D
| LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
loperamide hcl suspension |
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| Labeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277) |
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