ANTI-DIARRHEAL
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- Northeast Pharma
- Label updated
- 2022-12-30
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Loperamide HCI 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
Distributed by:
NORTHEAST PHARMA
South Burlington, VT 05403
www.heartlandpharmaco.com
1-800-383-0648
L0000440
Rev # 11/19
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson, owner of the registered trademark 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.
Principal Display Panel
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
NDC 80136-851-42Heartland Pharma Co.
ANTI-DIARRHEAL
Loperamide HCl Capsules, 2 mg
Controls the Symptoms
of Diarrhea
Suitable for adults and
children 12 years and over
actual size
Compare to active ingredient in Imodium ® A-D†
24 Softgels*
*soft gelatin liquid filled capsules
each softgel contains 2 mg loperamide HCl
carton
DailyMed Set ID: c2db4155-68d4-71be-e053-2a95a90a7f35 · Version 2
NDC: 80136-851