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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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Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, and PHENYL…

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

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephr…

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

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenyl…

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

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Mucinex Sinus-Max Pressure, Pain and Cough

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenyl…

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

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Mucus Relief Cold,Flu and Sore Throat

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin ,Phenylephr…

Strength
650 mg/20mL, 20 mg/20mL, 400 mg/20mL, 1…
Form
Liquid
Class
Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl…
OTC

SUPERVALU INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Mucus Relief Cold,Flu and Sore Throat

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

Wal-Mart Stores,Inc.,

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Relief

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

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

KROGER COMPANY

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen , Diphenhydramine HCl,Phenylephrine HCl

Strength
650 mg/20mL, 25 mg/20mL, 10 mg/20mL
Form
Liquid
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; alpha-…
OTC

THE KROGER CO

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Nighttime Severe Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Doxylamine succinate, P…

Strength
325 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 6.25 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Antihistamine; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompe…
OTC

Prodose, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Maximum Strength Non Drowsy Daytime Severe Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephr…

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

Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Medi First Plus Sinus Pain and Pressure

ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Medi First Sinus Pain and Pressure

ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Medique Medicidin D

ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Strength
325 mg/1, 2 mg/1, 5 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; alpha-…
OTC

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Not stocked by us — reference only

Meijer Adult 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

MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC

Not stocked by us — reference only

meijer Daytime Cold and Flu SOFTGEL

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

Meijer, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

meijer Daytime Cold and Flu SOFTGEL

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

Meijer, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

meijer EXTRA STRENGTH Pain Relief PM Caplet

Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

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

Meijer, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

meijer EXTRA STRENGTH Pain Relief PM CAPLET

Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

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

Meijer, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Meijer 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

MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC.

Not stocked by us — reference only

meijer Nighttime Cold and Flu SOFTGEL

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Doxylamine succinate

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

Meijer, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

meijer Nighttime Cold and Flu SOFTGEL

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate

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

Meijer, 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.