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Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Aurohealth LLC
Label updated
2025-01-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIMETHICONE · LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each caplet) 

Loperamide HCl USP 2 mg
Simethicone USP 125 mg

Purposes

Anti-diarrheal
Anti-gas

Uses

relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas

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
  • if you have difficulty swallowing
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.
  • you have difficulty swallowing the caplet
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.

(1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
  • take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water
  • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
adults and children 12 years and over
2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours
children 9 to 11 years (60 to 95 lbs)
1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet
after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours
children 6 to 8 years (48 to 59 lbs)
1 caplet after the first loose stool; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
children 2 to 5 years (34 to 47 lbs)
ask a doctor
children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs)
do not use
Other information
  • each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg, sodium 4 mg
  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.
  • do not use if carton is opened or if individual blister units are torn or opened
Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.

Questions or comments?

call 1-855-274-4122

(Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST)


Distributed by:

AUROHEALTH LLC

279 Princeton-Hightstown Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

Made in India


Code: AP/DRUGS/04/2016

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg/125mg (24 Caplets) Blister Carton Label

AUROHEALTH

NDC 58602-815-76
** Compare to the active
ingridients of  Imodium® Multi-Sympton Relief

Loperamide HCl and
Simethicone Tablets
2 mg/125 mg


Loperamide HCl 2 mg - Antidiarrheal 
Simethicone 125 mg - Anti-gas

Multi-Sympton Relief
C
aplet
Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus

•  Cramps & Pressure
•   Bloating
•  Gas
   

24 Caplets*
*capsule-shaped tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: 9dd3a6d6-9fff-45b3-8e76-57bf5ee2e07f · Version 5
NDC: 58602-815