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Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
MARKSANS PHARMA LIMITED
Label updated
2025-11-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Loperamide Hydrochloride
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Loperamide HCl USP, 2 mg

PURPOSE

Purpose 
Anti-diarrheal

USE(S)

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

Do not use if you have bloody or black stool

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF

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

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

When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF

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.

PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

DIRECTIONS

Direction s
• 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 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)  1 tablet after the first loose stool; ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours
 children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)  1 tablet after the first loose stool; ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
 children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs)  ask a doctor
 children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)  do not use
STORAGE

Other information
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
 do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
• FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-376-4271 (weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM)


Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 

7 Michael Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd.
Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa-403722


MADE IN INDIA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC: 25000-001-83

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 2mg
24's count blister carton


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 644fb37a-1d97-4333-a5c7-5a485ab338f7 · Version 3
NDC: 25000-001