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Imodium A-D

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2025-12-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

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.

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Label information

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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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 blister unit is torn or broken
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)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-367-02

Imodium ®

A-D


Loperamide HCl, 2mg/Anti-Diarrheal

Soft Gelatin Capsules

Anti-Diarrheal
Softgels

Controls the symptoms
of diarrhea

Suitable for adults and

children 12 years and over

24 Softgels*

Actual Size

*each liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg loperamide HCl

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 31bfcbb4-c58c-4edc-ac68-356a448b7507 · Version 10
NDC: 50580-367