IMODIUM vs IMODIUM A-D EZ CHEWS
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
New
Pharmacy pays
$0.05 /mL
$0.05 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Capsule, Solution
Tablet, chewable
Drug class
Opioid Agonist
Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning
None
None
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Imodium or Imodium A-D Ez Chews?
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 and Imodium A-D Ez Chews?
Both Imodium and Imodium A-D Ez Chews 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.