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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

288 medications

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VAPORX

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, and Menthol

Strength
.048 g/g, .012 g/g, .026 g/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

AKRON PHARMA INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks childrens VapoRub

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, Menthol

Strength
.048 g/g, .012 g/g, .026 g/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks VapoFreeze PAIN RELIEF

Camphor, Menthol

Strength
3.6 g/100g, 16 g/100g
Form
Liquid
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

VICKS VapoRub

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, Menthol

Strength
.047 g/g, .012 g/g, .026 g/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks VapoRub

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, and Menthol

Strength
.048 g/g, .012 g/g, .026 g/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks VapoRub

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, and Menthol

Strength
.047 g/g, .012 g/g, .026 g/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks VapoSteam

Camphor (synthetic)

Strength
.062 g/mL
Form
Liquid
OTC

Kaz USA, Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreen Anti Itch

Camphor, Menthol

Strength
.5 g/100g, .5 g/100g
Form
Lotion
OTC

Walgreens

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreens Chest Rub

camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol

Strength
48 mg/g, 12 mg/g, 26 mg/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

Walgreen Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreens Pain Relieving Analgesic

CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM, and Methyl Salicylate

Strength
40 mg/g, 100 mg/g, 300 mg/g
Form
Cream
OTC

Walgreen Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

WHITE FLOWER ANALGESIC BALM

CAMPHOR, MENTHOL AND METHYL SALICYLATE

Strength
6 g/100mL, 14.5 g/100mL, 40.02 g/100mL
Form
Oil
OTC

HOE HIN PAK FAH YEOW MANUFACTORY LTD

Not stocked by us — reference only

WHITE FLOWER ANALGESIC BALM FLORAL SCENTED

CAMPHOR, MENTHOL AND METHYL SALICYLATE

Strength
5.4 g/100mL, 13 g/100mL, 35.8 g/100mL
Form
Oil
OTC

HOE HIN PAK FAH YEOW MANUFACTORY LTD

Not stocked by us — reference only

WHITE FLOWER STRAIN RELIEF

CAMPHOR, MENTHOL AND METHYL SALICYLATE

Strength
10.2 g/100mL, 15.3 g/100mL, 49.1 g/100mL
Form
Oil
OTC

HOE HIN PAK FAH YEOW MANUFACTORY LTD

Not stocked by us — reference only

Winco Foods Medicated Chest Rub

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, and Menthol

Strength
.048 g/g, .012 g/g, .026 g/g
Form
Ointment
OTC

WinCo Foods, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Wong To Yick External Analgesic

Camphor Menthol Methyl Salicylate

Strength
1 mg/10mL, 1.6 mg/10mL, 5 mg/10mL
Form
Oil
OTC

Wong To Yick Wood Lock Ointment Ltd

Not stocked by us — reference only

Wong To Yick External Analgesic

Camphor Menthol Methyl Salicylate

Strength
1 mg/10mL, 1.6 mg/10mL, 5 mg/10mL
Form
Oil
OTC

Wicsun Trading Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

XRay DOL

Camphor, Menthol, and Methyl Salicylate

Strength
40 mg/g, 100 mg/g
Form
Cream
OTC

Genomma Lab USA, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ZANG HONG HUA PAIN RELIEVING

Camphor, Capsaicin, and Methyl salicylate

Strength
10 g/100mL, .025 g/100mL, 60 g/100mL
Form
Oil
OTC

MADISON ONE ACME INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Zepol Topical Analgesic

Camphor, Menthol

Strength
6.55 g/100g, 6.55 g/100g
Form
Ointment
OTC

Laboratorios Zepol S.A.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ZHENG GU SHUI

CAMPHOR, MENTHOL

Strength
5.6 g/100mL, 5.6 g/100mL
Form
Liniment
OTC

GUANGXI YULIN PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP CO LTD

Not stocked by us — reference only

ZIMS MAX FREEZE LEG CRAMP

Menthol

Strength
31 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL, 115 mg/mL
Form
Liquid
OTC

KOBAYASHI Healthcare International, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ZIMS MAX FREEZE LEG CRAMPS

CAMPHOR, MENTHOL

Strength
950 mg/1, 950 mg/1
Form
Patch
OTC

KOBAYASHI Healthcare International, Inc.

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.