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Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Package insert / product label
Generic name: loperamide hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Antidiarrheals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Indications and Usage for Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal

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.

Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal Dosage and Administration

  • 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.
  • only use attached measuring cup to dose product
adults and children 12 years and over4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)ask a doctor

Storage and Handling

  • do not use if carton is opened or if printed plastic neckband is broken or missing
  • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

alcohol (0.5%), benzoic acid, citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose

Questions or comments?

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Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Solution

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea

Non-Chalky Liquid

Cherry Mint Flavor

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains 1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride

Contains 0.5% Alcohol

Anti-Diarrheal Carton

Anti-Diarrheal Carton

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY ANTI DIARRHEAL
loperamide hcl solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:24385-377
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE1 mg in 5 mL
Product Characteristics
ColorORANGE (amber, clear, pale) Score
ShapeSize
FlavorCHERRY (cherry mint) Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:24385-377-261 in 1 CARTON
1120 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07324309/19/2003
Labeler - Amerisource Bergen (007914906)

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