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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

761 medications

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Adult Tussin DM Lil Drug Store Products

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Guaifenesin

Strength
10 mg/5mL, 100 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Akin Cough Formula DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN, GUAIFENESIN

Strength
10 mg/5mL, 100 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Southern Sales & Service, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Akin Cough Formula DM Strawberry Banana

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN

Strength
10 mg/5mL, 100 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Southern Sales & Service, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ALAHIST DM

Dextromethorphan HBr, Pheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
10 mg/5mL, 12.5 mg/5mL, 5 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Cough Fast

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Strength
162.5 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Chewable
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Cough Maximum Strength Fast Dissolve

aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phe…

Strength
325 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 7.8 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Effervescent
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC

Bayer Healthcare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Fast Chewables

chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Strength
162.5 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Chewable
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Cough Maximum Strength Fast Gels

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochlo…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Severe Fast Dissolve

chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride,…

Strength
250 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Effervescent
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu FizzyChews

chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Strength
162.5 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Chewable
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cough and Sore Throat FizzyChews

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Strength
162.5 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Chewable
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Night Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Doxylamine succinate, P…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 6.25 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Cough PowerFast Fizz

aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phe…

Strength
325 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 7.8 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Effervescent
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC

Bayer Healthcare LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu PowerFast Fizz

chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride,…

Strength
250 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Effervescent
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Altipres

Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
10 mg/5mL, 200 mg/5mL, 5 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Altipres Pediatric

Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
5 mg/5mL, 75 mg/5mL, 2.5 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Advanced Generic Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Altipres-B

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE…

Strength
4 mg/5mL, 20 mg/5mL, 10 mg/5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Altituss

Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin

Strength
15 mg/7.5mL, 150 mg/7.5mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Always Save Chest Congestion Relief DM

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide / Guaifenesin

Strength
20 mg/1, 400 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Valu Merch

Not stocked by us — reference only

AMAZON Childrens Multi Symptom Cold

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydroch…

Strength
5 mg/5mL, 100 mg/5mL, 2.5 mg/5mL
Form
Solution
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

AMAZON Maximim Strength Adult Nighttime Cough DM

Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate

Strength
30 mg/20mL, 12.5 mg/20mL
Form
Solution
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Ampigrin Ultra Forte Night

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate

Strength
325 mg/1, 15 mg/1, 6.25 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

OPMX LLC

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.