IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Softgels

Antidiarrheals
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Introduction

Symptoms Treated

Symptoms Treated

More specifically: 

Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including travelers' diarrhea

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:

  • Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
  • Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • Do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn.

Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Active Ingredients

2 mg (in each capsule)

2 mg (in each capsule)

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive Ingredients

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

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. Do not use if blister unit is torn or broken.

Manufactured by 

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division