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IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine Softgels with 2mg Loperamide HCl

IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Softgels with Loperamide HCl is an OTC medicine for diarrhea that aims to relieve diarrhea symptoms and helps bring your digestion back to its natural rhythm.

Product Details

Active Ingredients:

Loperamide HCl 2 mg (per capsule) - Anti-diarrheal

Inactive Ingredients:

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

Provides diarrhea relief and controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea.


  • Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea


Age

Dose

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

Children under 12 years of age 

Do not use

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 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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.

  • Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)


Questions or comments?

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