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Anti-Diarrheal

CVS Pharmacy
P and L Development of New York Corporation

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Loperamide HCI 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 HCl.

Do not use

  • if you have bloody or black stool
  • in children under 12 years of age (see Other information )

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 1-800-222-1222. 

Directions

  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • not for use in children under 12 years of age
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours

Anti-Diarrheal Other information

  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
  • use the 1 mg soft gelatin capsule product for children 6 to under 12 years of age

Inactive ingredients

butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil and purified water.

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-800-447-1140

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Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D †

ANTI-DIARRHEAL

CONTROLS THE SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA

LOPERAMIDE HCl SOFT GELATIN CAPSULES 2 mg

Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over

SOFTGELS*

*Each liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride

THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

www.cvs.com

Product of U.S.A.

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, owner of the registered trademark of Imodium® A-D.


Product Label

Anti-Diarrheal
CVS Anti-Diarrheal Softgel

Anti-Diarrheal

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-520
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE LOPERAMIDE 2 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
POLYOXYL 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
water

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
BLUE 10 mm P13 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 12 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 12 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 12 in 1 BLISTER PACK
4 NDC:59779-520-48 4 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA021855 2010-07-08


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