Imodium A-D Drug Facts
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Generic Name: loperamide hydrochloride
Dosage Form: oral liquid
Imodium®
A-D
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Loperamide HCl 1 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
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking antibiotics
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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- shake well before using
- only use attached measuring cup to dose product
| adults and children 12 years and over |
30 mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool; 15 mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) |
15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) |
15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool; 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) |
ask a doctor |
Other information
- each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 16 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if printed inner or outer neckband is broken or missing
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, glycerin, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
call 1-877-895-3665 (English) or 1-888-466-8746 (Spanish)
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 50580-134-44
For ages
6 years & up
Imodium®
A-D
Loperamide HCl
Anti-Diarrheal
Controls the symptoms
of diarrhea
mint flavor
1 mg loperamide
HCl per 7.5 mL
4 FL OZ (120 mL)
| IMODIUM A-D loperamide hydrochloride liquid |
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| Marketing Information | |||
| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| NDA | NDA019487 | 01/01/2005 | |
| Labeler - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div McNeil-PPC, Inc (878046358) |
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