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Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral

OTC Oral RxCUI 1250685
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-02-27

Indications and usage

Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Dosage and administration

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. shake well before using use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours children 9 years to 11 years (60 lbs to 95 lbs) 15 mL after first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours children 6 years to 8 years (48 lbs to 59 lbs) 15 mL after first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL in 24 hours children 2 years to 5 years (34 lbs to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use

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 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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 or breast-feeding

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

Active ingredient (label)

(in each 7.5 mL) Loperamide HCl, USP 1 mg

Inactive ingredients

s anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, flavadew coolmint, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, plain caramel powder, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

Storage and handling

Other information each 30 mL contains: sodium 7 mg store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) do not use if outer neck band is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children

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