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Anti-Diarrheal

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
KROGER COMPANY
Label updated
2024-12-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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?

1-800-632-6900

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.

**IMODIUM® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08933. JOHNSON & JOHNSON IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE KROGER CO. OR THIS PRODUCT.

DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

QUALITY GUARANTEE

www.kroger.com

L0000257

Rev # 09/19

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO the active ingredient of IMODIUM ® A-D

**See bottom panel

Kroger ®

Anti-Diarrheal

Loperamide HCl Soft Gelatin Capsules, 2 mg

CONTROLS THE SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA

Suitable for Adults and Children 12 Years and Over

12 SOFTGELS*

*Each Liquid-Filled Capsule Contains 2 mg Loperamide HCl

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ff5dcb48-318c-4f2a-8df2-73ff6dd2a49e · Version 4
NDC: 30142-159