Label: IMODIUM A-D- loperamide hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 50580-367-01, 50580-367-02
  • Packager: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each capsule)

    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

    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 or pharmacist 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.

    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 or pharmacist 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.

  • Directions

    • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
    • not for use in children under 12 years of age
    • 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
  • Other information

    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
    • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
    • do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

    call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 50580-367-02

    Imodium ®

    A-D

    Loperamide HCl, 2mg/Anti-Diarrheal

    Soft Gelatin Capsules

    Anti-Diarrheal
    Softgels

    Controls the symptoms
    of diarrhea

    Suitable for adults and

    children 12 years and over

    24 Softgels*

    Actual Size

    *each liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg loperamide HCl

    imodium-01

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IMODIUM A-D 
    loperamide hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50580-367
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    GLYCERYL MONOCAPRYLATE (UNII: TM2TZD4G4A)  
    POLYOXYL 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (UNII: 7YC686GQ8F)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorblue (Light blue) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code IMO
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50580-367-011 in 1 CARTON07/11/2016
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:50580-367-022 in 1 CARTON07/11/2016
    212 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02185507/11/2016
    Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (878046358)
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