Anti-Diarrheal

Generic: LOPERAMIDE HCL

Over-the-Counter DrugORAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Anti-Diarrheal
Generic Name
LOPERAMIDE HCL
Manufacturer
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
ORAL
Application Number
0ecca2cd-c971-47b2-a2ac-ae7842dd4264

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Uses 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 HCI 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 a fever mucus present in your 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 drug...

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Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCI 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 a fever mucus present in your 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 diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days symptoms get worse 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.

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

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