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Loperamide Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.
Label updated
2023-06-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Label information

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?

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Distributed by:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc.,

Princeton, NJ 08540

Made in india

*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

Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 2 mg

Anti-Diarrheal

Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

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]

DailyMed Set ID: 6fe91ddc-06b6-3a51-2b48-f6f11361ab73 · Version 1
NDC: 43598-770