Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: loperamide hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Antidiarrheals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2025.
Indications and Usage for Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal
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
When using this product
- tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Good Neighbor Anti-Diarrheal Dosage and Administration
- 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 |
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Storage and Handling
- 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
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Compare to active ingredient in Imodium® A-D
Loperamide Hydrochloride Oral Solution
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the Symptoms of Diarrhea
Non-Chalky Liquid
Cherry Mint Flavor
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains 1 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride
Contains 0.5% Alcohol
Anti-Diarrheal Carton
| GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY ANTI DIARRHEAL
loperamide hcl solution |
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| Labeler - Amerisource Bergen (007914906) |
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