CODEINE SULFATE vs IMODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CODEINE SULFATE and IMODIUM are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CODEINE SULFATE	IMODIUM
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$20.44 /30	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CODEINE SULFATE	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	J and J Consumer Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, Solution
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)
Treats	Cough, Pain	Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

codeine sulfate imodium

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$20.44 /30

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CODEINE SULFATE

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

J and J Consumer Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, Solution

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)

Treats

Cough, Pain

Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Codeine Sulfate and Imodium?

Codeine Sulfate contains Codeine Sulfate, while Imodium contains Loperamide Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.