DIASTAT ACUDIAL vs NITROUS OXIDE, USP

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIASTAT ACUDIAL and NITROUS OXIDE, USP 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	NITROUS OXIDE, USP
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	NITROUS OXIDE
Manufacturer	Bausch	Nitrous Oxide of Canada
Dosage forms	Topical	Gas
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
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	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Infarction, Respiratory Distress Syndrome

diastat acudial nitrous oxide, usp

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

NITROUS OXIDE

Manufacturer

Bausch

Nitrous Oxide of Canada

Dosage forms

Topical

Gas

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

—

Boxed warning

None

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

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Infarction, Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Diastat Acudial and Nitrous Oxide, Usp?

Diastat Acudial contains Diazepam, while Nitrous Oxide, Usp contains Nitrous Oxide — 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.