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Generic: loperamide hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Colonic Diseases, Functional Constipation Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Escherichia coli Infections Hemorrhage Salmonella Infections


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Drug Facts

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.

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION


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.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION


If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION


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 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels 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 buler unit is torn or broken

Inactive Ingredients


butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water

Questions Or Comments?


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

Principal Display Panel


NDC 50580-367-02

Imodium ® A-D Loperamide HCl, 2mg/Anti-Diarrheal Soft Gelatin Capsules

Anti-Diarrheal Softgels

Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over

24 Softgels* Actual Size

*each liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg loperamide HCl



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