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.

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?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-367-02

Imodium ®

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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