Generic Name: loperamide hydrochloride
Dosage Form: tablet, coated
Imodium®
A-D
Loperamide HCl Anti-Diarrheal
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
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
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)
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 under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each caplet contains: calcium 10 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if carton or pouch is open or torn
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose
Questions or comments?
call 1-877-895-3665 (English) or 1-888-466-8746 (Spanish)
Repackaged and distributed with permission of manufacturer by:
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
1201 Continental Place NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1-877-507-6516 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM CST)
www.lildrugstore.com
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 caplet carton
Imodium®
A-D
Loperamide HCl Anti-Diarrheal
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the symptoms
of diarrhea
Each caplet contains
2 mg loperamide HCl
2 CAPLETS
THE ORIGINAL
Lil' Drug Store®
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| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| NDA | NDA019860 | 05/10/2010 | |
| Labeler - Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. (093103646) |
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