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DOLOPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs IMODIUM A-D EZ CHEWS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DOLOPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE and IMODIUM A-D EZ CHEWS 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.

Rating

72/100
New

Pharmacy pays

$0.18 /mL
$0.05 /mL

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage forms

Tablet, Syrup
Tablet, chewable

Drug class

Opioid Agonist
Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None
None

Half-life

about 8 to 59 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; a very wide range)
about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)

Treats

Opioid-Related Disorders, Intractable Pain
Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Dolophine Hydrochloride or Imodium A-D Ez Chews?

Imodium A-D Ez Chews costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.05 vs $0.18 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Dolophine Hydrochloride and Imodium A-D Ez Chews?

Dolophine Hydrochloride contains Methadone Hydrochloride, while Imodium A-D Ez Chews 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.