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Loperamide Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Strides Pharma, Inc.
Label updated
2026-08-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient (in each capsule)

Loperamide Hydrochloride USP, 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 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, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerol, glyceryl mono caprylo caprate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water,

printing ink white-edible oil – dewaxed bleached shellac resins, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide.                         

Questions or comments?

go to www.strides.comor call Strides Pharma, Inc. weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-877-244-9825

Distributed by:

Strides Pharma, Inc.

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Issued: 07/2026

All trademarks are property of their respective owners. This product is not affiliated with the makers/owners of Imodium ®A-D

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.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 59556-959-06
Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over
12 Softgels*
*each Liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride, USP

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 59556-959-05
Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 2 mg
Anti-Diarrheal
Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over
24 Softgels*
*each Liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg Loperamide Hydrochloride, USP

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4178b3cc-e1ca-4912-8b1f-eac0110a3940 · Version 7
NDC: 59556-959