Imodium

Imodium is an over-the-counter medication used to treat diarrhea.

Imodium chewable tablet: loperamide 2 mg

Imodium A-D caplet: loperamide 2 mg

Imodium A-D liquid: loperamide 1 mg (in each 7.5 mL)

Imodium A-D liquid Children's Mint Flavor: loperamide 1 mg (in each 7.5 mL)

Imodium chewable tablet: acesulfame potassium, basic polymethacrylate, cellulose acetate, confectioner's sugar, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dextrose excipient, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, milk powder, sucralose

Imodium A-D caplet: colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 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, xanthan gum

Imodium A-D liquid Children's Mint Flavor: cellulose, citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, flavor, propylene glycol, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

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 mucus in the stool
• have a history of liver disease

This product may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Be cautious 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 breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222).

• 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 chewable tablets

For adults and children 12 years and older:

• Chew 2 caplets and take with 4–8oz of water after the first loose stool.
• Chew 1 caplet and take with 4–8oz of water after each subsequent loose stool.
• Do not take more than 4 caplets in 24 hours.

Imodium A-D caplet

For adults and children 12 years and older:

• Take 2 tablets after the first loose stool.
• Take 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool.
• Do not take more than 4 caplets in 24 hours.

Imodium A-D liquid

For adults and children 12 years and older:

• 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

Imodium A-D liquid Children's Mint Flavor:

• Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
• Find right dose. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
• Shake well before using.
• Only use attached measuring cup to dose product.

For adults and children 12 years and over:

• Take 30 mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool.
• Take 15 mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 60 mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours.

Imodium chewable tablets:

• For children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs):
  • Chew 2 tablets after the first loose stool.
  • Chew 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool.
  • Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
• For children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs):
  • Chew 1 tablet after the first loose stool.
  • Chew 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool.
  • Do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
• For children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs), ask a doctor before use.

Imodium A-D caplets:

• For children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs):
  • Take 1 caplet after the first loose stool.
  • Take 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool.
  • Do not take more than 3 caplets in 24 hours.
• For children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs):
  • Take 1 caplet after the first loose stool.
  • Take 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool.
  • Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours.
• For children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs), ask a doctor before use.

Imodium A-D liquid:

• For children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs):
  • Take 15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool.
  • Take 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool
  • Do not take more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours.
• For children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs):
  • Take 15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool.
  • Take 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool
  • Do not take more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours.
• For children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs), ask a doctor before use.

Imodium A-D liquid Children's Mint Flavor:

• Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. 
• Find right dose. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. 
• Shake well before using. 
• Only use attached measuring cup to dose product.

For children 9 to 11 years (60 to 95 lbs):

• Take 15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool.
• Take 7.5 mL (1-1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool.
• Do not take more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours.

For children 6 to 8 years (48 to 59 lbs):

• Take 15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool.
• Take 7.5 mL (1-1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool.
• Do not take more than 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours.

For children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs), ask a doctor.

Imodium chewable tablets:

• contains milk
• store at room temperature between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
• do not use if carton is open or if printed foil seal under bottle cap is open or torn
• see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Imodium A-D caplet:

• each caplet contains: calcium 10 mg
• store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
• see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Imodium A-D liquid:

• each 30 mL (6 tsp) contains: sodium 16 mg
• store at room temperature 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

Imodium A-D liquid Children's Mint Flavor:

• each 30 ml (6 tsp) contains: sodium 10 mg
• store at room temperature 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