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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

298 medications

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Clear Eyes Sensitive

Phenylephrine hydrochloride and Glycerin

Strength
2.5 mg/mL, 2 mg/mL
Form
Solution/ Drops
Class
Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen; alp…
OTC

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cold and Allergy

Phenylephrine HCl and Chlorpheniramine maleate

Strength
4 mg/1, 10 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; alpha-…
OTC

Allegiant Health

Not stocked by us — reference only

COLD AND FLU DAYTIME SEVERE

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

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

TARGET CORP

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cold and Flu Daytime Severe, 24/7 Life

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl t…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 200 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

COLD AND FLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHR…

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

TARGET CORP

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cold Max

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDRO…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

AmeriSource Bergen

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cold plus Flu Severe

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, and PHENYL…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 200 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

HYVEE INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cold Terminator Cold Relief

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBRO…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 100 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Wildman Business Group

Not stocked by us — reference only

COLDTAC ULTRA

Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
500 mg/1, 4 mg/1, 10 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; alpha-…
OTC

OPMX LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Crane Safety Sinus Decongestant

phenylephrine hydrochloride

Strength
10 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

Crane Safety LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

DayQuil VapoCOOL SEVERE COLD and FLU plus CONGESTION

acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobro…

Strength
650 mg/30mL, 20 mg/30mL, 400 mg/30mL, 1…
Form
Solution
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl

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

H-E-B

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Cold and Flu

Acetaminophine Dextromethorphan HBr Phenylphrine HCl

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

WALGREENS

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 10 mg/15mL, 5 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

TARGET CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 10 mg/15mL, 5 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Kroger

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime cold and flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCI 325, 10, 5 mg …

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

TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 10 mg/15mL, 5 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Grocery Outlet, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Cold and Flu Severe, Caseys 4good

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin table…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 200 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Cold and Flu Severe, Caseys 4goog

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin table…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 200 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

DayTime Relief, Cold and Flu, 24-7 Life by 7-Eleven

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl solution

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 10 mg/15mL, 5 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU

ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN

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

KROGER COMPANY

Not stocked by us — reference only

Daytime Severe Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 10 mg/15mL, 200 mg/15mL, 5…
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Kroger

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.