DIASTAT ACUDIAL vs MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIASTAT ACUDIAL and MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DIASTAT ACUDIAL	MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	$0.45 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Bausch	Fresenius Kabi USA
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable, Syrup
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age	—
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus	Anxiety Disorders, Psychomotor Agitation, Status Epilepticus

diastat acudial midazolam hydrochloride

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

$0.45 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Bausch

Fresenius Kabi USA

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable, Syrup

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age

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Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Anxiety Disorders, Psychomotor Agitation, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Diastat Acudial and Midazolam Hydrochloride?

Diastat Acudial contains Diazepam, while Midazolam Hydrochloride contains Midazolam Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.