Friday, 21 September 2012

Up and Up Anti-Diarrheal Drug Facts




Generic Name: loperamide hydrochloride

Dosage Form: tablet
Target Corp. Anti-Diarrheal Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)


Loperamide HCl 2 mg



Purpose


Anti-diarrheal



Uses


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



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.



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 over2 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; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)ask a doctor

Other information


  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • do not use if carton or bluster unit is broken or torn (BLISTER CONFIGURATION ONLY)

  • do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing (BOTTLE CONFIGURATION ONLY)

  • see end panel for lot number and expiration date


Inactive ingredients


anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch



Questions?


Call 1-800-910-6874



Principal Display Panel


Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2 mg


Anti-Diarrheal


Compare to active ingredient in Imodium® A-D


Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea


Easy to Swallow


Actual Size


# Caplets (Replace # with amount in package)


Each Caplet Contains 2 mg loperamide hydrochloride


(**Capsule-Shaped Tablets)


Anti-Diarrheal Carton











UP AND UP ANTI DIARRHEAL 
loperamide hydrochloride  tablet










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)11673-224
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (LOPERAMIDE)LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE2 mg





Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
No Inactive Ingredients Found


















Product Characteristics
ColorGREENScore2 pieces
ShapeCAPSULESize10mm
FlavorImprint CodeL2
Contains      






















Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
111673-224-624 BLISTER PACK In 1 CARTONcontains a BLISTER PACK
16 TABLET In 1 BLISTER PACKThis package is contained within the CARTON (11673-224-62)
211673-224-671 BOTTLE In 1 CARTONcontains a BOTTLE
248 TABLET In 1 BOTTLEThis package is contained within the CARTON (11673-224-67)










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07523207/20/2009


Labeler - Target Corporation (006961700)
Revised: 08/2009Target Corporation




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