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Loperamide Hydrochloride

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Bionpharma Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)

Loperamide HCl, USP 1 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Warnings

Label information

Allergy alert:Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl

Label information

Heart alert:Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

Label information

Do not useif you have bloody or black stool

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
  • shake well before using
  • use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • mL = milliliter
adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours
children 9 years to 11 years (60 lbs to 95 lbs) 15 mL after first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours
children 6 years to 8 years (48 lbs to 59 lbs) 15 mL after first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL in 24 hours
children 2 years to 5 years (34 lbs to 47 lbs) ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use

Other information
  • each 30 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
  • do not use if outer neck band is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, flavadew coolmint, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, plain caramel powder, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

call toll-free 1-888-235-2466

Label information

Do not use if outer neck band is broken or missing

PEEL OPEN TO READ COMPLETE DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owners of Imodium ®A-D.

Code: TN/Drugs/TN00002222/2006

L0001188 R1125 948006945

Distributed by:

BIONPHARMA INC.
Princeton, NJ 08540

MADE IN INDIA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-8 fl oz

*Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D

a+ health TM

Loperamide HCl Oral Solution, USP
1 mg per 7.5 mL

Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution

Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

Mint Flavor

8 fl oz (240 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-4 fl oz

* Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium ®A-D

a+ health TM

for ages 6 years & up

Loperamide HCl Oral Solution, USP

1 mg per 7.5 mL

Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution

Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

Mint Flavor

4 fl oz (120 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4bd0939e-c172-d962-e063-6394a90a44b5 · Version 1
NDC: 69452-405