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ImodiumA-D

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2025-09-23
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 1 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

Label information

Do not use if 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 9-11 years (60-95 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 6-8 years (48-59 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 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Other information
  • each 30 mL contains: sodium 16 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if outer neck band imprinted with "Imodium®" or inner neck band imprinted with "Sealed For Your Safety" is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-134-08

Imodium ®
A-D


Loperamide HCl Oral Solution

Anti-Diarrheal
1 mg per 7.5 mL

Anti-Diarrheal
Oral Solution

Controls the symptoms

of diarrhea

8 fl oz
(240 mL)

Mint Flavor

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 76a976d5-8bee-4158-a94d-7fbfc5544fd4 · Version 10
NDC: 50580-134