Sunmark Anti-Diarrheal

Generic Name: loperamide hydrochloride

Dosage Form: solution
McKesson Anti-Diarrheal Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Loperamide HCl 1 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.


• only use attached measuring cup to dose product

adults and children 12 years and over	4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)	2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)	ask a doctor

Other information

• do not use if carton is opened or if printed plastic neckband is broken or missing


• store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)


• see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

alcohol (0.5%), benzoic acid, citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose

Questions or comments?

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Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Solution

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea

Cherry Mint Flavor

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains 1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride

Contains 0.5% Alcohol

Anti-Diarrheal Carton

SUNMARK ANTI DIARRHEAL  loperamide hcl  solution

Product Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 49348-277 Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (LOPERAMIDE) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 mg  in 5 mL

Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength No Inactive Ingredients Found

Product Characteristics Color ORANGE (amber, clear, pale) Score      Shape Size Flavor CHERRY (cherry mint) Imprint Code Contains

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 49348-277-34 1 BOTTLE In 1 CARTON contains a BOTTLE 1 120 mL In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the CARTON (49348-277-34)

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA073243	09/19/2003

Labeler - McKesson (177667227)

Revised: 06/2009McKesson

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