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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

378 medications

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3M Cavilon Durable Barrier

Dimethicone

Strength
13000 mg/L
Form
Cream
OTC

Solventum US LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

ABC Arbonne Baby Care Diaper Rash

DIMETHICONE and ZINC OXIDE

Strength
10 mg/g, 120 mg/g
Form
Cream
OTC

Arbonne International, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

AFTER CARE

DIMETHICONE

Strength
4 mg/mL
Form
Cream
OTC

Merz North America

Not stocked by us — reference only

Alike Daily Moisturizing

Dimethicone

Strength
1.2 g/100mL
Form
Lotion
OTC

Rejoice International Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Anti-Gas

Simethicone

Strength
125 mg/1
Form
Capsule
OTC

Marc Glassman, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Anti-Gas

Simethicone

Strength
125 mg/1
Form
Capsule
OTC

Allegiant Health

Not stocked by us — reference only

Anti-Gas Strip

SIMETHICONE

Strength
62.5 mg/1
Form
Strip
OTC

Calmour

Not stocked by us — reference only

Anti-Gas Ultra Strength

Simethicone

Strength
180 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
OTC

Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)

Not stocked by us — reference only

Antiflatulent

Simethicone

Strength
80 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Chewable
OTC

Major Pharmaceuticals

Not stocked by us — reference only

Antiflatulent

Simethicone

Strength
80 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Chewable
OTC

Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Arme Scar Gel

DIMETHICONE

Strength
52 g/100g
Form
Gel
OTC

Nanjing Ludejin Corporation Management Co., Ltd

Not stocked by us — reference only

Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture

Dimethicone

Strength
12 mg/mL
Form
Lotion
OTC

Kenvue Brands LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Aveeno DAILY MOISTURIZING

Dimethicone

Strength
12 mg/mL
Form
Lotion
OTC

Kenvue Brands LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing

Dimethicone

Strength
12 mg/g
Form
Lotion
OTC

Kenvue Brands 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.