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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

1,244 medications

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Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen (NSAID)

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES,LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen (NSAID)

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USA

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL COLD AND SINUS

ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Strength
200 mg/1, 30 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; al…
OTC

Haleon US Holdings LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL COLD AND SINUS

ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Strength
200 mg/1, 30 mg/1
Form
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; al…
OTC

Haleon US Holdings LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL COLD AND SINUS

ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Strength
200 mg/1, 30 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; al…
OTC

Haleon US Holdings LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN

Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC

Haleon US Holdings LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen

ibuprofen, acetaminophen tablet, film coated

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN

Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC

Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN

Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC

Select Consumer Group

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN Back Pain

Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC

Haleon US Holdings LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, Travel BASIX

ibuprofen, acetaminophen tablet, film coated

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil PM

Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine citrate

Strength
38 mg/1, 200 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil PM

Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine citrate

Strength
38 mg/1, 200 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil PM, CVP HEALTH

Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine citrate

Strength
38 mg/1, 200 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil PM, TRAVEL BASIX

Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine citrate

Strength
38 mg/1, 200 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

ADVIL SINUS CONGESTION AND PAIN

ibuprofen, phenylephrine hydrochloride

Strength
200 mg/1, 10 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; al…
OTC

Haleon US Holdings LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Advil Sinus Congestion and Pain Relief

IBUPROFEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Strength
200 mg/1, 10 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; al…
OTC

Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

AMAZON BASIC CARE IBUPROFEN PM

Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine Citrate

Strength
38 mg/1, 200 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Coated
Class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonste…
OTC Generic

Amazon.com Services LLC

Not stocked by us — reference only

Congestion Relief

Ibuprofen, phenylephrine HCl

Strength
200 mg/1, 10 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; al…
OTC Generic

Meijer Distribution Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Dual Action

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen (NSAID) Tablets, 250 mg/ 125 mg

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc

Not stocked by us — reference only

Dual Action Pain Relief

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

TARGET CORPORATION

Not stocked by us — reference only

dual action pain reliever

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

Bionpharma Inc.

Not stocked by us — reference only

dual action pain reliever

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen

Strength
250 mg/1, 125 mg/1
Form
Tablet, Film Coated
Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OTC Generic

Bionpharma 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.