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Good Sense anti diarrheal
Loperamide Hydrochloride · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | 2 mg/1 | 978006 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid Agonist [EPC] | EPC | All 109 members |
| Opioid Agonists [MoA] | MoA | All 35 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 075232-001 | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE | TABLET | LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 46 | Labeling | Approved | June 8, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 44 | Labeling | Approved | June 8, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 20 | Labeling | Approved | October 23, 2007 | — |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | October 4, 2002 | — |
| Supplement | 5 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 4, 2002 | — |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | October 4, 2002 | — |
| Supplement | 3 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 4, 2002 | — |
| Supplement | 2 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 4, 2002 | — |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 4, 2002 | — |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | January 6, 2000 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260520). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUse controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Anti-diarrheal
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections • 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 over 2 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 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings 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 1. fever 2. mucus in the stool 3. a history of liver disease 4. 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 1. symptoms get worse 2. diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days 3. 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
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingAsk a doctor before use if you have 1. fever 2. mucus in the stool 3. a history of liver disease 4. a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if 1. symptoms get worse 2. diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days 3. you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0113-0224-53 | 0113-0224 | L. Perrigo Company | 12 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0113-0224-53) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 8, 2003 |
| 0113-0224-62 | 0113-0224 | L. Perrigo Company | 24 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0113-0224-62) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 25, 2010 |
| 0113-0224-91 | 0113-0224 | L. Perrigo Company | 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0113-0224-91) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | February 25, 2003 |
| 51655-663-54 | 51655-663 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | 15 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BAG (51655-663-54) | April 2, 2021 |
| 68788-8750-2 | 68788-8750 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 24 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68788-8750-2) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | October 11, 2024 |
| 71205-079-12 | 71205-079 | Proficient Rx LP | 12 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (71205-079-12) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | August 1, 2018 |
| 0113-0224 | 0113-0224 | L. Perrigo Company | — | February 25, 2003 |
| 51655-663 | 51655-663 | Northwind Health Company, LLC | — | April 2, 2021 |
| 68788-8750 | 68788-8750 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | — | October 11, 2024 |
| 71205-079 | 71205-079 | Proficient Rx LP | — | February 25, 2003 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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