COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE vs FLAVORED COLESTID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE	FLAVORED COLESTID
Rating	66/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$20.09 /30	~$20.09 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE	COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Zydus Pharms USA Inc	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet	Powder
Drug class	Bile Acid Sequestrant	Bile Acid Sequestrant
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Diarrhea, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis	Coronary Artery Disease, Diarrhea, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

colestipol hydrochloride flavored colestid

Rating

66/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$20.09 /30

Type

Active ingredient

COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Zydus Pharms USA Inc

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet

Powder

Drug class

Bile Acid Sequestrant

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Diarrhea, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colestipol Hydrochloride or Flavored Colestid?

By our independent rating, Colestipol Hydrochloride scores higher — 3.3 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Flavored Colestid. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Colestipol Hydrochloride or Flavored Colestid?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $20.09 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Colestipol Hydrochloride and Flavored Colestid?

Both Colestipol Hydrochloride and Flavored Colestid share the active ingredient Colestipol Hydrochloride.

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.