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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 patient's digestion back to its natural rhythm.

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)

Additional Information:

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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