Loperamide Hydrochloride
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Sportpharm LLC
- Label updated
- 2026-06-26
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label information
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
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
Label information
Do not useif 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
Label information
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Label information
When using this producttiredness, 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.
Label information
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.
Label information
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
- 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 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
|
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) |
1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
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children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) |
1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
|
children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) |
ask a doctor |
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children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) |
do not use |
Other information
- store between 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F)
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
- TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PRODUCT IS PROTECTED WITH SEALED BLISTER UNITS. DO NOT USE IF ANY ARE TORN OR BROKEN.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
Questions?
call 1-800-406-7984
Label information
Keep the carton. It contains important information.
Distributed by:
Sportpharm LLC
379 Van Ness Ave 1401,
Torrance, CA 90501
Relabeled by:
Enovachem PHARMACEUTICALS
Torrance, CA 90501
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: eb93a17e-7daf-4a9e-94a1-442039a383bd · Version 2
NDC: 85766-154