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Product Information

ALMACONE-2 LIQUID is a generic product labeled by Rugby Laboratories, priced at $0.0121 per ML under NDC 00536001583. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.

OTC

Strength

400; 40; 400 mg/5mL; mg/5mL; mg/5mL

Manufacturer

Rugby Laboratories

NDC

00536001583

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Approval Type

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

FDA Application

M001

On Market Since

1/5/2011

Pharmacological Classes

Calculi Dissolution Agent
Increased Large Intestinal Motility
Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Osmotic Activity
Osmotic Laxative
Skin Barrier Activity
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion

Price Statistics

The NADAC for ALMACONE-2 LIQUID has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 70.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0121 per ML
All-time high$0.0122 (Nov 13, 2024)
All-time low$0.0067 (Dec 18, 2013)
52-week high$0.0121
52-week low$0.0117
Median price$0.0077
Average price$0.0088
Largest weekly change+16.3% (Oct 20, 2021)
Weeks tracked665
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

+1.0%

1M

+2.7%

3M

+3.6%

6M

+2.6%

1Y

+0.8%

3Y

+12.0%

5Y

+55.1%

All

+70.8%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 5 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 13% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

Save up to 13%

5 alternatives • Same active ingredient

ANTACID-ANTIGAS LIQUID
Generic
70000006301•Cardinal Health
$0.0105
Save 13%
ANTACID-ANTIGAS LIQUID
Generic
00536131783•Rugby Laboratories
$0.0105
Save 13%
QC ANTACID-ANTIGAS MAX STR
Generic
63868071557•Chain Drug Marketing Association
$0.0114
Save 6%
MINTOX MAXIMUM STRENGTH SUSP
Generic
00904572514•Major Pharmaceuticals
$0.0121
FT ANTACID-ANTIGAS MAX STR
Generic
70677106401•Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
$0.0121

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DEXTROSE 5%-0.45% NACL IV SOLN
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Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of ALMACONE-2 LIQUID?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ALMACONE-2 LIQUID, manufactured by Rugby Laboratories, is $0.0121 per ML (NDC 00536001583), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of ALMACONE-2 LIQUID changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ALMACONE-2 LIQUID has risen 70.8%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ALMACONE-2 LIQUID?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ALMACONE-2 LIQUID has ranged from a low of $0.0067 (Dec 18, 2013) to a high of $0.0122 (Nov 13, 2024), with a median of $0.0077 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to ALMACONE-2 LIQUID?

Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ANTACID-ANTIGAS LIQUID, is $0.0105 per ML — about 13% below ALMACONE-2 LIQUID.

Who manufactures ALMACONE-2 LIQUID?

ALMACONE-2 LIQUID (NDC 00536001583) is labeled by Rugby Laboratories, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.