DSUVIA vs LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DSUVIA and LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	DSUVIA	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUFENTANIL CITRATE	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Vertical Pharms	Jubilant Cadista
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)
Treats	Pain	Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

dsuvia loperamide hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SUFENTANIL CITRATE

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Vertical Pharms

Jubilant Cadista

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)

Treats

Pain

Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dsuvia and Loperamide Hydrochloride?

Dsuvia contains Sufentanil Citrate, while Loperamide Hydrochloride 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.