Guaifenesin vs Pseudoephedrine
Compare Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Guaifenesin | Pseudoephedrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Expectorant | alpha-Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Bronchitis, Common cold, Cough, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sinusitis, Whooping cough | Asthma, Common cold, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sinusitis |
| 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 $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 |