Dextromethorphan vs Phenylephrine
Compare Dextromethorphan and Phenylephrine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Dextromethorphan | Phenylephrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist, Sigma-1 Agonist | alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Cough | Fissure in ano, Hemorrhoids, Hypotension, Open-angle glaucoma, Pruritus ani, Septic shock, Supraventricular tachycardia, Vasomotor rhinitis |
| 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 $5.24 per mL (10% eye drop) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |