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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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Medi-First Sinus Decongestant

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Medique Decorel Forte

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephr…

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

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Medique Medi-Phenyl

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Mucosan Severe Multi-Symptom

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Strength
20 mg/20mL, 400 mg/20mL, 10 mg/20mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

Menper Distributors, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD AND FLU RELIEF DAYTIME

ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 10 mg PHENYLEPHRINE HCI 5 mg

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

RITE AID

Not stocked by us — reference only

MyDerm

Penylephrine HCI, WITCH HAZEL, Lidocaine HCl,

Strength
42.5 g/100g, 5 g/100g, .25 g/100g
Form
Spray
Class
Amide Local Anesthetic; Antiarrhythmic;…
OTC

Inspec Solution LLC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

nasal

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Strength
1 g/100mL
Form
Spray
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

Walgreen Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

nasal

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Strength
1 g/100mL
Form
Spray
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

Kroger Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Strength
1 g/100mL
Form
Spray
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

CVS Pharmacy

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Strength
1 g/100mL
Form
Spray
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

Meijer, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

NASAL and SINUS DECONGESTANT

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Strength
5 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid

Not stocked by us — reference only

NASAL and SINUS DECONGESTANT

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Strength
5 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE

Phenylephrine HCl

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

Walgreen Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE

Phenylephrine HCl

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

Better Living Brands, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE

Phenylephrine HCl

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

H E B

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Bi-Mart

Not stocked by us — reference only

NASAL DECONGESTANT PE

Phenylephrine HCl

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

A-S Medication Solutions

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

HHH Pharmaceuticals

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

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

NUVICARE LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

NASAL DECONGESTANT PE 10mg

PHENYLPHRINE HCL

Strength
25 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

YYBA CORP

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE Maximum Strength

Phenylephrine HCl

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

WinCo Foods, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Nasal Decongestant PE Maximum Strength

Phenylephrine HCl

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

Strategic Sourcing Services 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.