Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg) Dailymed
Generic: loperamide hydrochloride
IMPRINT: IMO 2 MG
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COLOR: green SCORE: 2
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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
- take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
adults and children12 years and over chew 2 tablets after the first loose stool;chew 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool;but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children 9-11 years(60-95 lbs) chew 1 tablet after the first loose stool;chew ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool;but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours children 6-8 years(48-59 lbs) chew 1 tablet after the first loose stool;chew ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool;but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years(up to 47 lbs) ask a doctor
Other Information
- contains milk
- store between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
- do not use if carton is open or if printed foil seal under bottle cap is open or torn
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients
acesulfame potassium, basic polymethacrylate, cellulose acetate, confectioner's sugar, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dextrose excipient, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, milk powder, sucralose
Questions Or Comments?
call 1-877-895-3665
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NDC 50580-397-20
Imodium ® A-D Loperamide HCl, 2 mg/Anti-Diarrheal
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Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the symptomsof diarrhea
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