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Anti Diarrheal

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2011-09-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Loperamide HCl 1 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Uses

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.

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.
  • only use attached measuring cup to dose product
adults and children 12 years and over 4 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
Other information
  • 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?

1-800-719-9260

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4339d964-1997-4c0e-973e-aa69b123b33d · Version 1
NDC: 21695-978