Quick answers
- What is Loperamide used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Anti-Diarrheal (Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.) lists these uses: Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea.
- Do I need a prescription for Loperamide?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Loperamide been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started December 26, 2018. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Loperamide hydrochloride — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Anti-Diarrheal · Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient ( in each tablet)
Loperamide HCl, USP 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Uses
Controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert Allergy alert
Do not use
if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to Loperamide HCl.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hour |
| children 9 - 11 years (60 - 95 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 6 - 8 years (48 - 59 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 2 - 5 years (34 - 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C Yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch
Questions?
Call 1-800-351-2000 (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST)
— FDA label of Anti-Diarrheal, Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., effective December 29, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Anti-Diarrheal · Amazon.com Services LLC
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg, capsule, liquid filled (oral)
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Uses
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert
Do not use
if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide
- HCl Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if
you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
symptoms get worse diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. not for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours
Other information
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from Light. avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, purified water
Questions?
call toll free 1-888-235-2466 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
— FDA label of Anti-Diarrheal, Amazon.com Services LLC, effective April 20, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Good Sense antidiarrheal · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg/7.5 mL, solution (oral)
Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Loperamide HCl 1 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Uses
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert
Do not use
if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide
- HCl Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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.
- shake well before using
- use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- mL = milliliter
| adults and children 12 years and over | 30 mL after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-800-719-9260
— FDA label of Good Sense antidiarrheal, Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., effective January 23, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Anti Diarrheal · CVS Pharmacy
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg, tablet, film coated (oral)
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Uses
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert
Do not use
if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide
- HCl Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch
Questions?
1-800-719-9260
— FDA label of Anti Diarrheal, CVS Pharmacy, effective September 4, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Equate Loperamide Hydrochloride · Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg/7.5 mL, suspension (oral)
Active ingredient (in each 7.5 mL)
Loperamide HCl 1 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Uses
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert
Do not use
if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide
- HCl Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
- a history of liver disease
- a history of abnormal heart rhythm
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking a prescription drug. Loperamide may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
- you get abdominal swelling or bulging. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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.
- shake well before using
- use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- mL = milliliter
| adults and children 12 years and over | 30 mL after the first loose stool; 15 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60 mL in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 15 mL after the first loose stool; 7.5 mL after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30 mL in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial mint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-888-287-1915
— FDA label of Equate Loperamide Hydrochloride, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, effective January 19, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
First Aid Direct Anti-Diarrheal · Cintas Corp
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg, capsule (oral)
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Loperamide HCl 2mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Uses
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Warnings
Allergy alert
Do not use
if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to
- Loperamide HCl Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death
Do not use
if you have bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if
you have fever mucus in the stool a history of liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking antibiotics
When using this product
tiredness, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
symptoms get worse diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days you get abdominal swelling or bulging These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hours |
| children 2-5 years (34-47 lbs) | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years (up to 33 lbs) | do not use |
Other information
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) do not use blister unit is broken or torn
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 brilliant blue lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel
Questions?
1-800-327-2704
— FDA label of First Aid Direct Anti-Diarrheal, Cintas Corp, effective September 29, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg · tablet (oral) · 59 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Amazon Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride | Proficient Rx LP | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Army and Air Force Exchange Service | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Yyba Corp | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Advanced Rx LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Better Living Brands, LLC | — |
| Anti-diarrheal | Bi-Mart | DailyMed |
| Anti-diarrheal | Chain Drug Consortium | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Discount Drug Mart | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Family Dollar Services Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | H E B | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Heartland Pharma Co. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Imo-Gen Labs LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Kroger Company | — |
| Anti-diarrheal | L.N.K. International, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Redpharm Drug | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Valu Merchandisers Company | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 54 brands.
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg · capsule, liquid filled (oral) · 32 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Diarrheal | Albertsons Companies | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Amerisource Bergen | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Bionpharma Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Cardinal Health | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Discount Drug Mart, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Heb | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Kroger Company | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Northeast Pharma | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Premier Value Alliance LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Publix Super Markets Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Strategic Sourcing Services | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | TARGET Corporation | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC) | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Valu Merchandisers Company | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Walgreens | DailyMed |
| Imodium A-D | Kenvue Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Aurohealth LLC | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 28 brands.
Loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg/7.5 mL · solution (oral) · 27 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Imodium A-D | Kenvue Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Cvs Woonsocket Prescription Center, Incorporated | — |
| Anti Diarrheal | H E B | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Kroger Company | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Safeway | DailyMed |
| Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| DG Health Anti Diarrheal | Dolgencorp Inc | DailyMed |
| Equaline Loperamide Hydrochloride | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| Foster and Thrive Anti-Diarrheal | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Good Neighbor Pharmacy Loperamide Hydrochloride | Amerisource Bergen | DailyMed |
| Good Sense antidiarrheal | L. Perrigo Company | DailyMed |
| Good Sense antidiarrheal | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Leader Anti Diarrheal | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Atlantic Biologicals Corp. | — |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Bionpharma Inc. | DailyMed |
| Loperamide hydrochloride | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Dolgencorp Inc | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Kesin Pharma Corporation | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Major Pharmaceuticals | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Precision Dose, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 26 brands.
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg · tablet, film coated (oral) · 26 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Diarrheal | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | H E B | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | HyVee Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | L. Perrigo Company | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Major Pharmaceuticals | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Publix Super Markets Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Redpharm Drug Inc | DailyMed |
| Anti Diarrheal | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Anti-Diarrheal | Kroger | — |
| Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Berkley and Jensen Anti Diarrheal | Bjwc | DailyMed |
| CareOne Diarrhea Control | American Sales Company | DailyMed |
| Dg Health Anti Diarrheal | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Foster and Thrive Anti Diarrheal | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal | L. Perrigo Company | DailyMed |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal | Northwind Health Company, LLC | DailyMed |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Good Sense anti diarrheal | Proficient Rx LP | DailyMed |
| Imodium A-D | Kenvue Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Injoy Diarrhea Relief | L. Perrigo Company | DailyMed |
| Leader Anti Diarrheal | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader | DailyMed |
| Topcare Anti Diarrheal | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Up and Up anti diarrheal | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
Loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg/7.5 mL · suspension (oral) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Care Loperamide Hydrochloride | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| CareOne Diarrhea Control | American Sales Company | DailyMed |
| Equate Diarrhea Control | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Equate Loperamide Hydrochloride | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Leader Anti Diarrheal | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader | DailyMed |
| Up and Up anti diarrheal | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg · capsule (oral) · 4 products
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg/7.5 mL solution | Generic | $0.0268 per mL |
| loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg/7.5 mL suspension | Generic | $0.0268 per mL |
| loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg capsule, liquid filled | Generic | $0.1351 per capsule |
| loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg tablet | Generic | $0.1296 per tablet |
| loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg tablet, film coated | Generic | $0.1296 per tablet |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.6 products
- Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.6 products
- Amazon.com Services LLC6 products
- Yyba Corp5 products
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.4 products
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc4 products
- Proficient Rx LP4 products
- L. Perrigo Company4 products
- Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader4 products
- Amerisource Bergen3 products
- Unifirst First Aid Corporation3 products
- Target Corporation3 products
- Kroger Company3 products
- H E B3 products
- Meijer Distribution Inc3 products
- Dolgencorp, LLC3 products
- Aurohealth LLC3 products
- Valu Merchandisers Company3 products
- Walgreen Company3 products
- Bionpharma Inc.3 products
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC3 products
- Rite Aid Corporation3 products
- L.N.K. International, Inc.3 products
- Kenvue Brands LLC3 products
- CVS Pharmacy3 products
- Sportpharm LLC2 products
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI2 products
- Major Pharmaceuticals2 products
- Topco Associates LLC2 products
- Discount Drug Mart2 products
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 79.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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December 26, 2018 · Class III · Terminated · D-0391-2019
Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: The front panel indicates 24 caplets whereas the side panel indicates 12 caplets. The drug product carton contains 24 caplets.
LOPERAMIDE HCL TABLETS USP, 2 mg, ANTI-DIARRHEAL, 24 caplets per carton, OTC, Distributed by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina Ohio 44256 Ohm Laboratories Inc. UPC 0 93351 11270 6 NDC#:53943-123-24 — Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.