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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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Cough Cold and Sore Throat Childrens

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

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

Walgreens

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cramp Tabs

acetaminophen, pamabrom, and pyrilamine maleate

Strength
500 mg/1, 25 mg/1, 15 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Coated
OTC

JHK DBA American Safety & First Aid

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS 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

CVS

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Childrens COLD PLUS COUGH PLUS SORE THROAT

Acetaminophen and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Strength
160 mg/5mL, 5 mg/5mL
Form
Suspension
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Childrens Nighttime Multi Symptom Cold

Acetaminophen , Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride,Phenylephrine Hydrochlo…

Strength
325 mg/10mL, 12.5 mg/10mL, 5 mg/10mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; alpha-…
OTC

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Daytime Cold and Flu Relief

ACETAMINOHPEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, GUAIFENESIN PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Maximum Strength Cold and Flu Relief

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

CVS PHARMACY, INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Maximum Strength Cold and Flu Relief

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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS NightTime Cold

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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Nighttime Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Triprolidine HCl

Strength
650 mg/20mL, 20 mg/20mL, 2.5 mg/20mL
Form
Solution
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

CVS HEALTH

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Nighttime Cold and Flu Relief

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate

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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Nighttime Sleep Aid

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen

Strength
1000 mg/30mL, 50 mg/30mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
OTC

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Overnight Cold and Flu Clear and Cool

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLO…

Strength
650 mg/20mL, 20 mg/20mL, 10 mg/20mL, 2.…
Form
Solution
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

CVS PHARMACY, INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS PHARMACY Nighttime MS Flu Relief

Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethophan HBr

Strength
1000 mg/1, 4 mg/1, 30 mg/1
Form
Powder, For Solution
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Sigma-…
OTC

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Severe Congestion and Pain Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Strength
650 mg/20mL, 400 mg/20mL, 10 mg/20mL
Form
Solution
Class
Expectorant; alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
OTC

CVS

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Severe Cough, Flu Plus Sore Throat Honey

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr

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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS 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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

CVS Severe Tussin CF Max

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

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

CVS PHARMACY

Not stocked by us — reference only

Cystex PM

Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl

Strength
500 mg/1, 25 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
OTC

Clarion Brands, LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

DAY COLD AND FLU

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan HBr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine HCl

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

TARGET CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

day time

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

H E B

Not stocked by us — reference only

Day Time 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

Safeway, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Day Time Cold and Flu Relief non drowsy

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochlo…

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

Safeway, 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.