IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine, Fast-Acting Loperamide Caplets for Diarrhea Relief
IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrhea Caplets are the fastest single ingredient OTC medicine to help stop diarrhea in adults and children 6 years and older, allowing you to get back to doing the things you love. This IMODIUM® tablet with 2 mg of Loperamide Hcl per caplet helps control the symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea.
Product Details
Active Ingredients:
Loperamide HCl 2 mg (per caplet) - Anti-diarrheal
Inactive Ingredients:
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
Provides quick diarrhea relief and controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea.
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.
Age / Weight | Dose |
|---|---|
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 |
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
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 between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)