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IMODIUM® products have been helping diarrhea sufferers for over 35 years.

There are different IMODIUM® products available to choose from to help treat your symptoms. For example, you may have gas, cramps or bloating accompanying your diarrhea symptoms. IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Relief can relieve diarrhea and your other symptoms. Or perhaps you need a treatment you can take along with you? IMODIUM® products come in a variety of convenient sizes and forms.

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IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Softgels 12 count package front

IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine Softgels with 2mg Loperamide HCl

The OTC medicine for diarrhea that aims to relieve diarrhea symptoms and helps bring your digestion back to its natural rhythm.

IMODIUM® Anti-Diarrheal oral solution for children ages 6 and up front bottle

IMODIUM® Anti-Diarrheal Liquid Oral Solution, Diarrhea Medicine for Kids Ages 6 and Up

Take comfort in knowing that this is the only OTC brand anti-diarrheal medicine that’s FDA-approved for children ages 6 through 11.

IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution, Liquid 4 Fl. Oz front bottle

IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Oral Solution, Liquid Medicine with Loperamide HCl

The fastest single ingredient OTC medicine to help stop diarrhea, allowing you to get back to doing the things you love.

IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Anti-Diarrheal Relief Medicine Caplets, Loperamide & Simethicone Pills for Diarrhea - 6 Count - Front Package

IMODIUM® Multi-Symptom Anti-Diarrheal Relief Medicine Caplets, Loperamide & Simethicone Pills for Diarrhea

The only OTC anti-diarrheal tablet that relieves diarrhea along with the symptoms of gas, bloating, cramps and pressure.

IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Caplets 6 count package front

IMODIUM® A-D Anti-Diarrheal Medicine, Fast-Acting Loperamide Caplets for Diarrhea Relief

The fastest single ingredient OTC medicine to help stop diarrhea in adults and children 6 years and older.

FAQ

IMODIUM® is an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine that contains loperamide. What is loperamide? It’s an ingredient that helps restore gut health to its natural rhythm*. It works by slowing down the movement of fluid and foods through your digestive tract, which helps your body retain water and essential nutrients**, making stools less watery.

Loperamide works directly in the gut to help control symptoms of diarrhea, including travelers’ diarrhea. It helps your intestines absorb more fluids and salts, which make stools firmer. If you’ve been searching for a medicine for diarrhea that works fast, loperamide is a well-known, trusted option for fast and effective diarrhea relief***.

IMODIUM® starts to work fast within one hour to relieve diarrhea. No OTC brand is faster or more effective for diarrhea relief. If you’re searching for how to stop diarrhea fast, IMODIUM® products are designed to work fast to relieve your diarrhea symptoms*** and help you regain control of your day. Always read all the directions on the product package.

Your IMODIUM® dosage depends on the product type (caplets, liquid, softgels) and whether the diarrhea is sudden or ongoing. Adults and children ages 6 and up can use IMODIUM®, but dosing varies by age. Check the directions on the product package and ask a healthcare professional if you’re unsure.

As you start to feel better, try introducing bland foods like bananas, plain rice, bread, baked potatoes, and crackers back into your diet. They are usually easier on the stomach. Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent dehydration.

IMODIUM® is generally well tolerated when used as directed. Possible side effects can include constipation, dizziness, or stomach discomfort. If symptoms get worse, diarrhea lasts more than two days, or you get abdominal bulging or swelling, stop use and speak with a doctor.

IMODIUM® products work directly with your body’s natural processes to help stop diarrhea and provide faster, longer-lasting relief from stools. Bismuth subsalicylate products like Pepto-Bismol can help with diarrhea and symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, nausea, and stomach upset1, but studies have shown that loperamide (the ingredient in IMODIUM®) provides faster, more effective relief than bismuth subsalicylate2.

If your main concern is how to get rid of diarrhea quickly, IMODIUM® provides faster and more effective diarrhea relief than Pepto-Bismol in just one dose.

*refers to gut’s peristaltic movement

**Drinking water is essential for hydration, but it is also important to properly treat diarrhea to stop continued fluid loss.

***starts to work within one hour

  1. Budisak, P., Patel, P., & Abbas, M. (2025). Bismuth subsalicylate. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560697/

  2. Dupont, H.L., Flores Sanchez, J., Ericsson, C.D., Mendiola Gomez, J., Dupont, M.W., Cruz Luna, A., & Mathewson, J.J. (1990). Comparative efficacy of loperamide hydrochloride and bismuth subsalicylate in the management of acute diarrhea. The American Journal of Medicine, 88(6A): 15S-192. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(90)90270-n.