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Anti-Diarrheal

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2022-05-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Loperamide HCl 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 the 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 capsules after the first loose stool; 1 capsule after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 capsules 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, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water

Questions or comments?

call toll free 1-888-235-2466 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

Label information

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.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners. This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owners of Imodium ® A-D

DISTRIBUTED BY:

RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE,

CAMP HILL, PA 17011

www.riteaid.com

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:

If you're not satisfied, we'll happily refund your money.

Lot #

Expiration Date

Rev # 03/21

L0000415

Principal Display Panel

NDC 11822-7834-9

Compare to the active ingredient of IMODIUM ® A-D

ANTI -

DIARRHEAL

LOPERAMIDE HCl CAPSULES, 2 mg

CONTROLS THE SYMPTOMS

OF DIARRHEA

Suitable for adults &

children 12 years & over

ACTUAL SIZE

24

SOFTGELS*

*Each softgel (liquid-filled capsule) contains 2 mg loperamide HCl

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9cee17ca-bd11-3d40-e053-2995a90ac8fe · Version 2
NDC: 11822-7834