Duradryl Alternatives Compared
| Duradryl (chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine) | Pseudoephedrine | Sudafed Congestion (pseudoephedrine) |
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| Duradryl (chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine) | Pseudoephedrine | Sudafed Congestion (pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nasal Congestion, Rhinitis. Duradryl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Pseudoephedrine is used for self-medication for the temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with upper respiratory allergy (such as hay fever), sinusitis, or the common cold. It is effective... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Nasal Congestion. Sudafed Congestion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestionsNasal Congestion |
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| More about Pseudoephedrine | More about Sudafed Congestion (pseudoephedrine) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Duradryl has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pseudoephedrine has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Sudafed Congestion has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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| Boxed Warnings A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about drug effects that may be dangerous. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine brands include: Aerohist Plus, Aerokid, AH-Chew, AH-Chew II, Ah-chew Ultra, Ah-Chew Ultra Tannate, Allergy DN PE, AlleRx Dose Pack (PM Dose), AlleRx Dose Pack PE (PM Dose), Chlor-Mes, Chlor-Mes D, CPM-PE-MSC, DA Chewable, DA II, Dallergy ER, Dallergy PE, Dallergy SR, Dehistine, Denaze, DriHist, DriHist SR, Drize, Drysec, Duradryl Chewable, Duradryl JR, Duradryl SR, Durahist PE, DuraTan PE, Duravent, Duravent DA, Ex-Histine, Extendryl Chews, Extendryl JR, Extendryl Seniors, Extendryl SR, Hista-Vent DA, Histatab PH, Re-Drylex Jr, Rescon Extended Release View more | 12 Hour Decongestant, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, Afrinol, Allermed, Cenafed, Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant, Chlor-Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Contac Cold, Decofed, Decofed Liquid, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Efidac, Elixsure Decongestant, Entex, Genaphed, nasofed, Nexafed Nasal Decongestant, Novafed, Silfedrine, Sudafed 12-Hour, Sudafed 24-Hour, Sudafed Congestion, SudoGest, SudoGest 12 Hour, Suphedrin, Suphedrine, Zephrex-D View more | Other pseudoephedrine brands include: 12 Hour Decongestant, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, Afrinol, Allermed, Cenafed, Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant, Chlor-Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Contac Cold, Decofed, Decofed Liquid, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Efidac, Elixsure Decongestant, Entex, Genaphed, nasofed, Nexafed Nasal Decongestant, Novafed, Silfedrine, Sudafed 12-Hour, Sudafed 24-Hour, SudoGest, SudoGest 12 Hour, Suphedrin, Suphedrine, Zephrex-D View more | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Category C
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 568 drugs are known to interact with Duradryl:
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A total of 237 drugs are known to interact with Pseudoephedrine:
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A total of 237 drugs are known to interact with Sudafed Congestion:
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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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