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Loperamide Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
RITE AID CORPORATION
Label updated
2022-06-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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
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
  • 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 carton or blister unit is open or torn
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
첨가제

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?

Dial 1-877-244-9825 on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.

Manufactured by:

Strides Pharma Science Limited

Bengaluru-562106, India.

Distributed by:

Rite Aid

30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill,

PA 17011.

Revised: 06/2022

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

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN IMODIUM ® A-D

NDC 11822-959-06

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]

DailyMed Set ID: 462db53c-e286-425b-a9d9-0c39eef84d04 · Version 1
NDC: 11822-9590