Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg Tablet, 24-count
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Opioid Agonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
- Loperamide works by binding to the same type of receptors in your gut that opioids do, but it stays mostly in the intestines and very little gets into your bloodstream at the recom...
- What exactly does loperamide do — and is it like taking an opioid?
- For acute diarrhea, stop and call your doctor if symptoms don't improve within 2 days, or if they get worse. You should also stop right away if you develop bloating or a swollen be...
- How long can I take loperamide before I should see a doctor?
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
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FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A starch-based powder made from potatoes and processed with sodium. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per ea | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.130 | $3.12 / 24 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.2924 | $7.02 / 24 tablets |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Good Sense anti diarrheal 2 mg 00113-0224-53 | L. | 1 tablet | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 00113-2224-62 | L. | 1 tablet | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 00904-7725-12 | Major | 1 tablet | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mgthis 46122-0738-62 | Amerisource | 24 tablets | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| leader anti diarrheal 2 mg 70000-0589-01 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive anti diarrheal 2 mg 70677-1106-01 | Strategic | 1 tablet | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 83324-0064-12 | Chain | 12 tablets | $0.130 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 63868-0559-12 | CHAIN | 12 tablets | $0.147 | — | FDA listed | +13% |
| injoy diarrhea relief 2 mg 00113-6004-62 | L. | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 00363-0375-02 | Walgreen | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 00363-1010-53 | Walgreen | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up and Up anti diarrheal 2 mg 11673-0224-02 | Target | 24 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 11822-0375-03 | Rite | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 21130-0375-08 | Better | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg 2 mg 25000-0001-83 | MARKSANS | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 29485-9286-02 | Lil' | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 30142-0775-02 | Kroger | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 35418-0123-12 | Zee | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| topcare anti diarrheal 2 mg 36800-0224-53 | Topco | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 37808-0375-08 | H | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 37808-0552-23 | H | 72 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Anti-diarrheal 2 mg 37835-0131-01 | BI-MART | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 41163-0375-02 | United | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 41250-0224-53 | Meijer | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CareOne Diarrhea Control 2 mg 41520-0813-53 | American | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 42507-0224-53 | HyVee | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MEDIQUE Diamode 2 mg 47682-0200-33 | Unifirst | 100 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| MEDIQUE Diamode 2 mg 47682-0400-46 | Unifirst | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 49035-0375-08 | Wal-Mart | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Imodium A-D 2 mg 50580-0317-01 | Kenvue | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 50844-0259-02 | L.N.K. | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-diarrheal 2 mg 50844-0375-02 | L.N.K. | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide HCl 2 mg 50844-0735-02 | L.N.K. | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal 2 mg 51655-0663-54 | Northwind | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 51660-0123-06 | Ohm | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 53117-0248-86 | First | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 53329-0664-57 | Medline | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 53943-0123-12 | Discount | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 53943-0375-02 | Discount | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 55301-0375-02 | ARMY | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 55315-0123-06 | Fred's | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 55319-0375-08 | Family | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| dg health anti diarrheal 2 mg 55910-0224-23 | Dolgencorp, | 72 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 55910-0375-08 | DOLGENCORP, | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 56062-0224-53 | Publix | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 57896-0381-13 | Geri-Care | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 58602-0701-01 | Aurohealth | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 58602-0870-76 | Aurohealth | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 59779-0700-53 | CVS | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 59779-0960-62 | CVS | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 63187-0462-12 | Proficient | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 63868-0338-12 | Chain | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 63941-0123-12 | Valu | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 63941-0375-02 | Valu | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 66424-0725-24 | SDA | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal, 24/7 Life by 7-Eleven 2 mg 66715-4644-04 | Lil' | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal, Circle K 2 mg 66715-5529-02 | Lil' | 4 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal, Caseys 4good 2 mg 66715-6359-02 | Lil' | 4 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal, CVP HEALTH 2 mg 66715-6559-02 | Lil' | 4 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Lil Drug Store Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 66715-9859-02 | Lil' | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 67091-0335-18 | WinCo | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti diarrheal 2 mg 67296-1472-07 | Redpharm | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Handy Solutions Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 67751-0162-01 | Navajo | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 68016-0123-06 | Chain | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-diarrheal 2 mg 68016-0301-06 | Chain | 6 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| berkley and jensen anti diarrheal 2 mg 68391-0224-01 | BJWC | 96 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 68788-8393-02 | Preferred | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal 2 mg 68788-8750-02 | Preferred | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 68998-0123-24 | Marc | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 69168-0248-86 | Allegiant | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Leader Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 70000-0225-01 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal 2 mg 71205-0079-12 | Proficient | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MEDIQUE Diamode 2 mg 71205-0316-01 | Proficient | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg 72288-0224-62 | Amazon.com | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Amazon Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 72288-0225-76 | Amazon.com | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WELMATE Anti Diarrheal Loperamide HCl 2 mg 73581-0101-24 | YYBA | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti Diarrheal 2 mg 73581-0171-24 | Yyba | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 80136-0063-11 | Heartland | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 80513-0375-08 | Advanced | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 80513-0401-24 | Advanced | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Amazon Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 82804-0295-06 | Proficient | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 84386-0117-24 | Aurobindo | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 84441-0711-02 | IMO-GEN | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MEDIQUE Diamode 2 mg 85766-0120-01 | Sportpharm | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 85766-0154-06 | Sportpharm | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 85828-0248-93 | Grocery | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg 73581-0175-24 | YYBA | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 2 mg 41226-0797-22 | Kroger | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 46122-0738-53 | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (46122-738-53) / 6 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.1299 / ea | $1.56 | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 46122-0738-62 You're viewing this | 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (46122-738-62) / 6 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.1299 / ea | $3.12 | 2023-03-21 | Active |
This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.1299 NADAC).
In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 74% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 46122-0738-62?
What is the difference between NDC 46122-0738-62 and NDC 46122-0738-53?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg Tablet?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets after the first loose stool; 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children 9 to 11 years (60 to 95 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours children 6 to 8 years (48 to 59 lbs) 1 tablet after the first loose stool; 1/2 tablet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children 2 to 5 years (34 to 47 lbs) ask a doctor children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide hydrochloride Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn Meets USP dissolution test 2 see side panel for lot number and expiration date
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Loperamide hydrochloride USP 2 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, D & C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, FD & C blue No. 1, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Anti-diarrheal