{ "meta": { "disclaimer": "Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. We may limit or otherwise restrict your access to the API in line with our Terms of Service.", "terms": "https://open.fda.gov/terms/", "license": "https://open.fda.gov/license/", "last_updated": "2026-08-11", "results": { "skip": 0, "limit": 1, "total": 1 } }, "results": [ { "spl_product_data_elements": [ "First Aid Direct Anti-Diarrheal First Aid Direct Anti-Diarrheal LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE LOPERAMIDE STARCH, CORN D&C YELLOW NO. 10 ALUMINUM LAKE DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE FD&C BLUE NO. 1 MAGNESIUM STEARATE MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE SILICON DIOXIDE" ], "active_ingredient": [ "Active Ingredient (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl 2mg" ], "purpose": [ "Purpose Anti-diarrheal" ], "indications_and_usage": [ "Use 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 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 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)." ], "do_not_use": [ "Do not use if you have bloody or black stool" ], "ask_doctor": [ "Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease" ], "ask_doctor_or_pharmacist": [ "Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics" ], "when_using": [ "When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery." ], "stop_use": [ "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." ], "pregnancy_or_breast_feeding": [ "If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use." ], "keep_out_of_reach_of_children": [ "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)." ], "dosage_and_administration": [ "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 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 (34-47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use" ], "dosage_and_administration_table": [ "
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 (34-47 lbs) ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)do not use
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