Loperamide Hydrochloride
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- Strides Pharma, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2026-08-13
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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
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THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.
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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