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IMODIUMMulti-Symptom Relief

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2026-08-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIMETHICONE · LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

유효 성분

성분·작용

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Loperamide HCl 2 mg Anti-diarrheal
Simethicone 125 mg 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

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.
  • you have difficulty swallowing the caplet

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
  • 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 9-11 years

    (60-95 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 6-8 years

    (48-59 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 2-5 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 3 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN

NDC 50580-338-52

Imodium ®

Multi-Symptom Relief

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

Relieves symptoms
of diarrhea plus

  • Cramps & Pressure
  • Bloating
  • Gas

24 Caplets*

*capsule-shaped tablets

Actual Size

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ecb91e47-2b0c-47c8-9256-4623d8bc825e · Version 24
NDC: 50580-338