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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 NyQuil HOT REMEDY Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl

Strength
650 mg/1, 25 mg/1
Form
Powder, For Solution
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
OTC

Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil INTENSE FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine succinate

Strength
1000 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 Kids COLD and COUGH plus FEVER

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 Severe Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, a…

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

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil Severe Honey Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethrophan, Doxylamine succinate, Phenylephrine …

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

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

VICKS NyQuil SEVERE HONEY FLAVOR COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Dextromethrophan, Doxylamine succinate, Phenylephrine …

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

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil SINUS PAIN and HEADACHE

Acetaminophen, Doxylamine succinate

Strength
325 mg/15mL, 6.25 mg/15mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Antihistamine
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil VapoCOOL COLD and FLU

Acetaminophen, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 6.25 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks NyQuil VapoCOOL Severe COLD and FLU plus CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Doxylamine Succinate, and…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 6.25 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Vicks Sinex Severe All in One Sinus

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
325 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Not stocked by us — reference only

Viro-Flu AM

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochlo…

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

OPMX LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreen High Blood Pressure Nighttime 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

WALGREENS CO.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreen NightTime Cold and Flu relief

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan HBr, doxylamine succinate, and phenyl…

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

WALGREENS CO.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreen Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold Flu

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephr…

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

WALGREENS

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreens Childrens Cold plus Cough plus Runny Nose

Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobr…

Strength
160 mg/5mL, 1 mg/5mL, 5 mg/5mL
Form
Suspension
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

WALGREENS CO.

Not stocked by us — reference only

WALGREENS Cold Cough and Flu Relief

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide

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

WALGREENS CO.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreens 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

WALGREENS CO.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Walgreens NightTime Cold and Flu

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, and DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE

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

WALGREEN COMPANY

Not stocked by us — reference only

WINCO Maximum StrengthCold Flu and Sore Throat

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

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

WINCO FOODS, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

XL-3 Day Time

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

AptaPharma Inc.

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.