Imodium
Imodium 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
Imodium 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.
A NOVA processing classification is not available for this product in the OpenFoodFacts snapshot we use. NOVA captures processing intensity separately from additive safety, and where both are available the combined view is more informative than either alone for households tracking ultra-processed food intake or ingredient-level exposure.
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 | Not classified | 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 ingredients (in each caplet) loperamide hci 2 mg simethicone 125 mg, drug facts (continued) purposes if pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use, anti-diarrheal 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) anti-gas uses relieves symptoms of diarrhea plus bloating , pressure and cramps, commonly referred to as gas directions i drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea i take only on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) warnings allergy alert: do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic take with a full (8 oz ,) glass of water reaction to loperamide hci heart alert: taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death find right dose on chart below, if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise, use age, 2 caplets after the first loose stool, 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours 1 caplet after the first loose stool3 , v½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours 1 caplet after the first loose stool, ½ caplet after each subsequent loose stool, but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours adults and children do not use if you have bloody or black stool 12 years and over if you have difficulty swallowing ask a doctor before use if you have fever children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) imucus in the stool ia history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug, loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs, children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) children under 2 years do not use (up to 33 lbs) ask a doctor 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 buiging, these may be signs of a serious condition, you have difficulty swallowing the caplet other information each caplet contains: calcium 165 mg , sodium 3 mg i store between 20-25°c (68-77°f), protect from light, i do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
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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