anti-diarrheal
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- Amazon.com Services LLC
- Label updated
- 2026-04-20
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
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 HCl
Heart alert:Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
- if you have bloody or black stool
- in children under 12 years of age
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
- 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.
- 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.
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water
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Label information
THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
*This product is not manufactured or distrbuted by the owners of Imodium ®A-D
DISTRIBUTED BY:
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
410 TERRY AVENUE N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109
© 2024 AMAZON.COM, INC. OR ITS
AFFILIATES.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
WWW.AMAZON.COM/AMAZONBSICS
R0925
L0001156
Lot #
Expiration Date
Carton
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Anti-Diarrheal
NDC 72288-313-12
Compare to
Imodium ®A-D*
active ingredient*
Loperamide
Hydrochloride
Capsules, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
Suitable for Adults and Children
12 Years and Over
24 Softgels**
**soft gelatin liquid-filled capsules
each softgel contains 2 mg loperamide HCl
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 04a35525-ae8e-b41e-e063-6294a90ab10e · Version 3
NDC: 72288-313