Anti-diarrheal
Generic: LOPERAMIDE HCL
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Chain Drug Consortium
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
1b82f4ce-0cf5-46d1-9894-9f1271b29569
Purpose
Purpose Anti-diarrheal
Indications & Usage
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
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 a fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if 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.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 a fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if 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.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.