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Medication Comparison

Compare any two to four medications side by side — what is actually in them, how strong they are, how they are taken and who makes them. Built on the 112,035 products in the US FDA National Drug Code directory.

  • 56,435Prescription
  • 55,600Over the counter
  • 3,850Active ingredients
  • 36,475We stock the ingredient

1,406 medications

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Sheer Touch Sunscreen SPF 55

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate

Strength
30 mg/mL, 120 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL
Form
Lotion
OTC

Amazon.com Services LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sheer Touch Sunscreen SPF 70

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate

Strength
30 mg/mL, 150 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL
Form
Lotion
OTC

Aldi, Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sheer Touch Sunscreen SPF 70

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate

Strength
30 mg/mL, 150 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL
Form
Lotion
OTC

Retail Business Services, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Shimmer Oil

Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene

Strength
2.9 g/100mL, 5 g/100mL, 4.9 g/100mL, 8 …
Form
Oil
OTC

Vacation Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE NUTRIPERFECT DAY

AVOBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
1286 mg/51.45g, 3807 mg/51.45g, 1029 mg…
Form
Cream
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLE SMOOTHING DAY

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene

Strength
1.295 g/50mL, 2.331 g/50mL, 2.331 g/50m…
Form
Cream
OTC

Shiseido Americas Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLE SMOOTHING DAY

AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTINOXATE, OCTOCRYLENE, and OXYBENZONE

Strength
1032 mg/50mL, 2580 mg/50mL, 3818 mg/50m…
Form
Cream
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLERESIST24 DAY

AVOBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
1.94 g/75mL, 5.83 g/75mL, 1.55 g/75mL
Form
Emulsion
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLERESIST24 DAY

AVOBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
1.28 g/50mL, 3.85 g/50mL, 1.02 g/50mL
Form
Cream
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Protective

AVOBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, OCTOCRYLENE, and OXYBENZONE

Strength
1136 mg/75mL, 5606 mg/75mL, 1515 mg/75m…
Form
Emulsion
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO FUTURE solution LX TOTAL PROTECTIVE S

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene

Strength
1.18565 g/50mL, 5.155 g/50mL, 2.31975 g…
Form
Cream
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO REVITALESSENCE SKIN GLOW PRIMER

Avobenzone, Octinoxate, and Octocrylene

Strength
.77925 g/30mL, 1.52733 g/30mL, 1.5585 g…
Form
Emulsion
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN PROTECTOR

AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
3.67425 g/150mL, 7.9875 g/150mL, 7.9875…
Form
Lotion
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN PROTECTOR

AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
3.1533 g/150mL, 13.71 g/150mL, 6.855 g/…
Form
Spray
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN PROTECTOR CLEAR

AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
.5 g/19.98mL, 2.2 g/19.98mL, 1 g/19.98m…
Form
Stick
OTC

Shiseido Americas Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO URBAN ENVIRONMENT VITA-CLEAR SUNSCREEN

AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
690 mg/30mL, 3000 mg/30mL, 1500 mg/30mL…
Form
Emulsion
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO WASO SHIKULIME COLOR CONTROL

AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE,

Strength
1.24959 g/50mL, 5.433 g/50mL, 2.7165 g/…
Form
Cream
OTC

Shiseido Americas Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

SHISEIDO WHITE LUCENT DAY

AVOBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, and OCTOCRYLENE

Strength
1.285 g/50mL, 3.8036 g/50mL, 1.542 g/50…
Form
Emulsion
OTC

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

How to read a comparison

Same ingredient, different name

Most medications exist under several names: one brand name, one generic name, and a different brand again in another country. What matters is the active ingredient and its strength — two products with the same ingredient at the same strength are, for most purposes, the same medicine.

Strength is not a measure of quality

A 10 mg tablet is not "better" than a 5 mg one. Strength is matched to the person and the condition, and a higher one is not an upgrade. Only your prescriber can say which is right for you.

Dosage form changes more than convenience

The same ingredient as a tablet, a capsule or a liquid can be absorbed at different speeds. Modified-release forms in particular are not interchangeable with ordinary ones, even at an identical stated strength.

Approval route

NDA is an original brand-name approval. ANDA is a generic, which had to prove it delivers the ingredient to the bloodstream at a rate and extent statistically equivalent to the original. OTC monograph covers products sold without a prescription under standing FDA rules.

Controlled substances

A DEA schedule badge means the medication is federally controlled because of its potential for dependence or misuse. Schedule II is the most tightly restricted of those available by prescription. These carry extra rules on prescribing, refills and supply.

What "we supply this ingredient" means

Where we stock a product containing the same active ingredient, the card says so and links to it. That is an ingredient match — the strength, form or manufacturer of what we sell may differ from the FDA record shown, so check the product page before ordering.

This tool is for information only and is not medical advice. It cannot tell you whether a medication is safe or suitable for you, and nothing here replaces a conversation with a prescriber or pharmacist. Source data is published by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration via openFDA and is reproduced without their endorsement; the FDA states it should not be relied upon for decisions about medical care.