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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

2,765 medications

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Vicks DayQuil FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

Strength
650 mg/30mL, 20 mg/30mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan

Strength
650 mg/30mL, 20 mg/30mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil HOT REMEDY Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

Strength
500 mg/5g, 20 mg/5g
Form
Powder, For Solution
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil INTENSE FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

Strength
1000 mg/30mL, 30 mg/30mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil Intense Flu Rapid Release LiquiCaps

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Strength
500 mg/1, 15 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil Kids COLD and COUGH plus FEVER

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenyl…

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil Severe Honey 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

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

VICKS DayQuil SEVERE HONEY FLAVOR 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

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil VapoCOOL COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil VapoCOOL SEVERE COLD and FLU plus CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenyl…

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks DayQuil-D COLD and SINUS plus SEVERE CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 200 mg/1, 30 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Expectorant; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompeti…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks Formula 44 DM Painful Cough and Sore Throat

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

Strength
650 mg/30mL, 30 mg/30mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

VICKS FORMULA 44DM NIGHTTIME COUGH and COLD

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Strength
650 mg/15mL, 4 mg/15mL, 30 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil Alcohol Free Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief

Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobr…

Strength
650 mg/30mL, 4 mg/30mL, 30 mg/30mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine succinate

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine succinate

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine succinate

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine succinate

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil ELDERBERRY COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine succinate

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 10 mg/15mL, 6.25 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine succinate

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

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.