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Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 1 additive of concern (Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)).

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

No allergens listed for this product in our data yet — check the pack.

Checked against the Open Food Facts record · updated 10 Nov 2023

Why it's rated this way

1 additive on this label is on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Drug facts active ingredient51.5%No flag
  • In each capsule51.5%No flag
  • Loperamide hcl24.2%No flag›
  • Use controls symptoms of diarrhea12.1%No flag
  • Including travelers' diarrhea warnings allergy alert6.1%No flag
  • Do not use if you have ever had a rash and other allergic reaction to loperamide hci heart alert6.1%No flag
  • Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems and death do not use in children under 12 years of age if you have bloody and black stool ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm ask a doctor and pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug3%No flag
  • Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs1.5%No flag
  • When using this product tiredness0.8%No flag
  • Drowsiness0.4%No flag
  • And dizziness may occur0.2%No flag
  • Be careful when driving and operating machinery<0.1%No flag
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days purpose anti-diarrheal symptoms get worse you get abdominal swelling and bulging<0.1%No flag
  • These may be signs of a serious condition<0.1%No flag
  • If pregnant and breast-feeding<0.1%No flag
  • Ask a health professional before useNo flag
  • Keep out of reach of childrenNo flag
  • In case of overdoseNo flag
  • Get medical help and contact a poison control center right awayNo flag
  • Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea not for use in children under 12 years of age ■ adults and children 12 years and overNo flag
  • 2 softgels after the first loose stoolNo flag
  • 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stoolNo flag
  • But no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours other information store at 20°-25°cNo flag
  • 68°-77°fNo flag
  • Protect from lightNo flag
  • Do not use if blister unit is torn and broken avoid excessive heat above 40°cNo flag
  • 104°fNo flag
  • Inactive ingredients butylated hydroxyanisoleNo flag
  • Edible inkNo flag
  • FdNo flag
  • C blue noNo flag
  • Gelatin · E428No flag
  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Glyceryl caprylateNo flag›
  • Polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oilNo flag›
  • Purified water questions and comments? call 1-877-895-3665No flag
  • Toll-freeNo flag
  • Or 215-273-8755No flag
  • CollectNo flag
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) (E320)Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

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drug facts active ingredient (in each capsule) loperamide hcl 2 mg,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, use 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 hci heart alert: taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death do not use in children under 12 years of age 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 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 diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days purpose anti-diarrheal symptoms get worse 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 not for use in children under 12 years of age ■ adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool, 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours other information store at 20°-25°c (68°-77°f), protect from light, do not use if blister unit is torn or broken avoid excessive heat above 40°c (104°f) inactive ingredients butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, fd,c blue no, 1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water questions or comments? call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

1 low · 2 not assessed

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