Phenylephrine vs Pseudoephedrine
Compare Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Phenylephrine | Pseudoephedrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist | alpha-Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Fissure in ano, Hemorrhoids, Hypotension, Open-angle glaucoma, Pruritus ani, Septic shock, Supraventricular tachycardia, Vasomotor rhinitis | Asthma, Common cold, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sinusitis |
| Generic price | From $5.24 per mL (10% eye drop) | 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 |