Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine Alternatives Compared
| Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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| Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Cold Symptoms. Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be limited by... View more |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
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Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 447 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 365 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Abatuss DMX, Bromatan Plus, C-Phed DPD Tann, Deltuss DMX, Dur-Tann Forte, DuraTan Forte, SuTan-DM, TanaCof DM | Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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30 hours |
1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 569 drugs are known to interact with Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine:
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 18, 1974 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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