AMAZON BASIC CARE LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Amazon.com Services LLC
- Label updated
- 2024-05-15
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Loperamide hydrochloride USP 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Use
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 hydrochloride
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
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.
Directions
- 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.
| adults and children 12 years and over |
2 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours |
| children 9 to 11 years (60 to 95 lbs) |
1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours |
| children 6 to 8 years (48 to 59 lbs) |
1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours |
| children 2 to 5 years (34 to 47 lbs) |
ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) |
do not use |
Other information
- store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
- do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
- Meets USP dissolution test 2
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, D & C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, FD & C blue No. 1, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate
Questions or comments?
call 1-855-274-4122
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Made in India
PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg Blister Carton (4 x 6's Tablets)
amazon
basic+care
Anti-Diarrheal
NDC 72288-225-76
Compare to
Imodium® A-D
active ingredient*
Loperamide
Hydrochloride
Tablets USP 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
actual size
24 TABLETS
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DailyMed Set ID: 10edd7bc-fc35-abe3-e063-6394a90aeb3f · Version 2
NDC: 72288-225