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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

97 medications

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pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

Sportpharm LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

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

Sportpharm LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

sinus

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

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

Kroger Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

sinus 12 hour

Pseudoephedrine HCl

Strength
120 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
OTC Generic

L. Perrigo Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sinus and Congestion Non-Drowsy

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sinus and Nasal Decongestant

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED

Not stocked by us — reference only

SINUS AND NASAL DECONGESTANT

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

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

CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED

Not stocked by us — reference only

sinus and nasal decongestant

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

Strength
120 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
OTC Generic

CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sinus Congestion

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sinus Decongestion

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

Kroger Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

SUDAFED Sinus Congestion

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

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

Kenvue Brands LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 Hour

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

Strength
120 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
OTC Generic

A-S Medication Solutions

Not stocked by us — reference only

Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 Hour

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

Strength
120 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
OTC Generic

Kenvue Brands LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

SudoGest

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

Major Pharmaceuticals

Not stocked by us — reference only

SudoGest

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

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

Major Pharmaceuticals

Not stocked by us — reference only

SUDOGEST

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

A-S Medication Solutions

Not stocked by us — reference only

SudoGest 12 Hour

Pseudoephedrine HCl

Strength
120 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
OTC Generic

Major Pharmaceuticals

Not stocked by us — reference only

SudoGest Nasal Decongestant

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

Major Pharmaceuticals

Not stocked by us — reference only

SUDOGEST NASAL DECONGESTANT

Pseudoephedrine HCl

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

A-S Medication Solutions

Not stocked by us — reference only

topcare 12 hour decongestant

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

Strength
120 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
OTC Generic

Topco Associates 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.