Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg) Dailymed
Generic: loperamide hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Colonic Diseases, Functional Constipation Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Escherichia coli Infections Hemorrhage Salmonella Infections
IMPRINT: IMO 2 MG
SHAPE: oval
COLOR: white SCORE: 2
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loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg - imo 2 mg oval white
imodium a-d (loperamide hydrochloride) tablet, film coated - imo 2 mg oval white
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose on chart. 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; 1/2 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; 1/2 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
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- do not use if buler unit is broken or torn
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
Questions Or Comments?
1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
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NDC 50580-317-06
Imodium ® A-D
Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets, 2mg Anti-Diarrheal
Anti-Diarrheal Caplets
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
Actual Size
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
12 Caplets*
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