Dextromethorphan vs Pseudoephedrine
Compare Dextromethorphan and Pseudoephedrine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Dextromethorphan | Pseudoephedrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist, Sigma-1 Agonist | alpha-Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Cough | Asthma, Common cold, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sinusitis |
| 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 $0.077 each, about $2.32 for 30 (60 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |