Bisacodyl vs Loperamide
Compare Bisacodyl and Loperamide side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Bisacodyl | Loperamide | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Stimulant Laxative | Opioid Agonist |
| Used to treat | Constipation | Bacillary dysentery, Diarrhea, Functional colonic diseases |
| Generic price | From $0.044 each, about $1.32 for 30 (5 mg tablet (EC)); other forms from $0.32 per item (10 mg suppository) | From $0.055 each, about $1.65 for 30 (2 mg capsule); other forms from $0.026 per mL (1 mg/7.5 mL solution) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |