Purpose of Imodium
Imodium is a non-prescription medication that is used to treat and control symptoms of diarrhea, including Traveler’s Diarrhea.
Diarrhea has many causes, some of the most common triggers are:
- certain medications
- viral and bacterial infections
- food intolerance, overeating or eating too fast
- artificial sweeteners
- excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption
- tobacco smoking
- premenstrual syndrome
- emotional stress or nervousness
Imodium works by slowing the muscles of the intestines to a normal pace and restoring balance in the digestive system
Imodium Active Ingredients
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Chewables and Caplets
loperamide 2 mg and simethicone 125 mg
Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D Caplets
loperamide 2 mg
Imodium A-D Liquid, Children’s Imodium A-D Liquid
loperamide 1 mg (in each 7.5 mL)
Imodium Inactive Ingredients
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Chewables
cellulose acetate, confectioners’ sugar, D&C yellow #10, aluminum lake, dextrates, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavors, microcrystalline cellulose, milk powder, polymethacrylates, saccharin sodium, sorbitol, stearic acid, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets
acesulfame potassium, cross carmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid
Imodium A-D EZ Chews
acesulfame potassium, basic polymethacrylate, cellulose, cellulose acetate, confectioner’s sugar, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10, aluminum lake, dextrose, FD&C blue #1, flavors, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, milk powder, sucralose
Imodium A-D Caplets
colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose
Imodium A-D Liquid
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, xantham gum
Children’s Imodium A-D Liquid
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, glycerin, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, sithethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum
Imodium Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you’ve ever had an allergic reaction to any ingredients
Do not use if you have bloody or black stool
Consult a physician before use if you:
- have a fever
- have a mucus in the stool
- have a history of liver disease
- are taking antibiotics
This product may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Have caution when driving or operating machinery. Alcohol may intensify this effect.
Stop use and consult a physician if:
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea last 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 healthcare professional.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Imodium Directions
It is important to drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
To determine dose, if possible, use weight; otherwise dose medication by age.
Liquid formulations: shake well before use and use attached dosing cup to ensure accurate dosing.
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Chewables
adults and children 12 years and older
- chew 2 tablets and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool; chew 1 tablet and take with 4–8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)
- chew 1 tablet and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool; chew 1/2 tablet and take with 4-8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)
- chew 1 tablet and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool; chew 1/2 tablet and take with 4-8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
children under 6 years of age (up to 47 lbs)
- consult a physician
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets
adults and children 12 years and older
- 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 under 6 years of age (up to 47 lbs)
- consult a physician
Imodium A-D EZ Chews
adults and children 12 years and older
- chew 2 tablets after the first loose stool; chew 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)
- chew 1 tablet after the first loose stool; chew ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)
- chew 1 tablet after the first loose stool; chew ½ tablet after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
children under 6 years of age (up to 47 lbs)
- consult a physician
Imodium A-D Caplets
adults and children 12 years and older
- 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 under 6 years of age (up to 47 lbs)
- consult a physician
Imodium A-D Liquid
*5 mL = 1 teaspoonful *15 mL = 1 tablespoon
adults and children 12 years and older
- 4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after first loose stool; 2 teaspoonfuls after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)
- 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)
- 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose stool; 1 teaspoonful after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age (up to 47 lbs)
- consult a physician
Children’s Imodium A-D Liquid
*5 mL = 1 teaspoonful *15 mL = 1 tablespoon
adults and children 12 years and older
- 30 mL after first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)
- 15 mL after first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)
- 15 mL after first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age (up to 47 lbs)
- consult a physician
Imodium Pediatric Use
children over 6 years of age: see adult dosing
children under 6 years of age: consult a physician
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other Information About Imodium
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Chewables
- each tablet has calcium 50 mg
- contain milk
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- do not use if blister pack is open or torn, or if pouch or carton is open
- see side panel for expiration date
Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Caplets
- each caplet has calcium 65 mg and sodium 4 mg
- protect from light
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- do not use if blister pack is open or torn, or if pouch or carton is open
- see side panel for expiration date
Imodium A-D EZ Chews
- contain milk
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- do not use if blister pack is open or torn, or if pouch or carton is open
- see side panel for expiration date
Imodium A-D Caplets
- each caplet has calcium 10 mg
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- do not use if blister pack is open or torn, or if pouch or carton is open
- see side panel for expiration date
Imodium A-D Liquid
- each 30 mL has sodium 16mg
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- do not use if printed inner or outer neckband is missing or broken
- see side panel for expiration date
Children’s Imodium A-D Liquid
- each 30 mL has sodium 16mg
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- do not use if printed inner or outer neckband is missing or broken
- see side panel for expiration date
