Guaifenesin vs Phenylephrine
Compare Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Guaifenesin | Phenylephrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Expectorant | alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Bronchitis, Common cold, Cough, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sinusitis, Whooping cough | Fissure in ano, Hemorrhoids, Hypotension, Open-angle glaucoma, Pruritus ani, Septic shock, Supraventricular tachycardia, Vasomotor rhinitis |
| Generic price | From $0.032 each, about $0.97 for 30 (200 mg tablet); other forms from $0.011 per mL (100 mg/5 mL solution) | From $5.24 per mL (10% eye drop) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |