immodium A-D
immodium A-D receives a safety score of 100/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. None of the ingredients in this product are flagged for safety concerns by FDA or CSPI databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
immodium A-D carries a composite safety score of 100/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
On the NOVA processing scale, immodium A-D is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
drug facts active ingredient (in each capsule) 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 hci heart alert: taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death do not use in children under 12 years of age if you have bloody or black stool 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, when using this product tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur, be careful when driving or operating machinery, stop use and ask a doctor if diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days purpose anti-diarrheal symptoms get worse 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, directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea not for use in children under 12 years of age ■ adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool, 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours other information store at 20°-25°c (68°-77°f), protect from light, do not use if blister unit is torn or broken avoid excessive heat above 40°c (104°f) inactive ingredients butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, fd,c blue no, 1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water questions or comments? call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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