Loperamide Hydrochloride is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Anti-Diarrheal, Imodium A-D, MEDIQUE Diamode
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- Amazon.com Services LLC, revised April 20, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
What it is used for
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Active ingredient
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
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.
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
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 04a35525-ae8e-b41e-e063-6294a90ab10e.