Dextromethorphan vs Guaifenesin
Compare Dextromethorphan and Guaifenesin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Dextromethorphan | Guaifenesin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist, Sigma-1 Agonist | Expectorant |
| Used to treat | Cough | Bronchitis, Common cold, Cough, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sinusitis, Whooping cough |
| Generic price | From $0.12 each, about $3.65 for 30 (15 mg softgel); other forms from $0.066 per mL (30 mg/5 mL (ER)) | From $0.032 each, about $0.97 for 30 (200 mg tablet); other forms from $0.011 per mL (100 mg/5 mL solution) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |