Imodium A-D
Loperamide Hydrochloride · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each capsule) Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Purpose Anti-diarrheal
Uses
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
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 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.
Do not use
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool in children under 12 years of age
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 or pharmacist 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 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 right away.
Directions
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
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
Inactive ingredients butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water
Questions?
Questions or comments? call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kenvue Brands LLC (revised Dec 22, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Loperamide Hydrochloride in 1 product
Imodium A-D NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50580-367 | Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Kenvue Brands LLC | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Imodium A-D used for?
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Who makes Imodium A-D?
Imodium A-D is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kenvue Brands LLC.