IMODIUM A-D EZ CHEWS vs LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	IMODIUM A-D EZ CHEWS	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	J and J Consumer Inc	Jubilant Cadista
Dosage forms	Tablet, chewable	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)	about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)
Treats	Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery	Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

imodium a-d ez chews loperamide hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

J and J Consumer Inc

Jubilant Cadista

Dosage forms

Tablet, chewable

Capsule

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 10.8 hours (range 9.1 to 14.4 hours)

Treats

Functional Colonic Diseases, Diarrhea, Bacillary Dysentery

Frequently asked questions

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

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.05 per ml, 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 Imodium A-D Ez Chews and Loperamide Hydrochloride?

Both Imodium A-D Ez Chews and Loperamide Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Loperamide 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.