Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Caplets
Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg, Simethicone 125mg · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg Simethicone, USP 125 mg
Purpose
Purposes Anti-diarrheal Anti-gas
Uses
Uses Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas
Warnings
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
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool if you have difficulty swallowing
Ask a doctor before use
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
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
When using this product tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days you have difficulty swallowing the caplet you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
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) take with a full (8 oz.) glass of water find right dose on chart below. 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; ½ 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; ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
Other information
Other information each caplet contains: calcium 155 mg, sodium 3 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) protect from light
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous dicalcium phosphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, vanilla flavor
Questions?
Questions? call toll-free 1-866-933-6337
Label text from the FDA structured product label by YYBA CORP (revised Jul 24, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Loperamide Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Dimethicone in 1 product
Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Caplets NDC products (1)
Frequently asked questions
What is Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Caplets used for?
Uses Relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating, pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas
Who makes Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Caplets?
Anti-Diarrheal/Anti-Gas Caplets is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including YYBA CORP.