248 - Health A2z Anti-diarrheal
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HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Loperamide HCl 2mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Medication Information
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Description
Loperamide HCl 2mg
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reactions to loperamide HCl.
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Questions
Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Directions
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose below. 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; ½ 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; ½ 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 20º-25ºC (68º-77º F) ■ avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Principal Display Panel
*Compare to the active ingredient in IMODIUM® A-D
Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide HCl 2mg
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
(pill image)
12 CAPLETS
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.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2mg
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
Structured Label Content
Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reactions to loperamide HCl.
Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death.
Use
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Questions
Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Directions
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- find right dose below. 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; ½ 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; ½ 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 20º-25ºC (68º-77º F) ■ avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Principal Display Panel
*Compare to the active ingredient in IMODIUM® A-D
Anti-Diarrheal
Loperamide HCl 2mg
Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
(pill image)
12 CAPLETS
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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children (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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast feeding,)
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active Ingredient (in each caplet))
Loperamide HCl 2mg
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
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)
taking antibiotics
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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T11:59:44.958368 · Updated: 2026-03-14T22:59:48.053698