Walgreen Co. Anti-diarrheal Drug Facts

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SPL

SPL Set ID 6e0dfbb3-6c58-40fc-83b4-09ee10576ae5

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2026-03-01

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Loperamide (2 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Anhydrous Lactose Carnauba Wax D&c Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake Fd&c Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake Hypromellose, Unspecified Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: L2 Shape: oval Color: green Size: 10 mm Score: 2

Marketing Status

ANDA Active Since 2021-09-11

Description

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Medication Information

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Description

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

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

Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

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.

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; 1/2 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; 1/2 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

Do Not Use

if you have bloody or black stool

Other Information

•
store at 20^°-25^°C (68^°-77^°F)
•
see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

Walgreens

WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium^® A-D

Anti-Diarrheal

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, 2 mg

ANTI-DIARRHEAL

• Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

12 CAPLETS*

(*capsule-shaped tablets)

ACTUAL SIZE

SEE NEW WARNINGS

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).

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

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.

Structured Label Content

Use

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

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

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.

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; 1/2 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; 1/2 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

Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you have bloody or black stool

Other Information (Other information)

•
store at 20^°-25^°C (68^°-77^°F)
•
see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

Walgreens

WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium^® A-D

Anti-Diarrheal

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, 2 mg

ANTI-DIARRHEAL

• Controls the symptoms of diarrhea

12 CAPLETS*

(*capsule-shaped tablets)

ACTUAL SIZE

SEE NEW WARNINGS

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 If (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, (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 (1-800-222-1222).

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active ingredient (in each caplet))

Loperamide HCl 2 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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 (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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