DISOPHROL vs DRIXORAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	DISOPHROL	DRIXORAL
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE	DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Schering	Schering Plough
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

disophrol drixoral

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Schering

Schering Plough

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Disophrol and Drixoral?

Both Disophrol and Drixoral share the active ingredient Dexbrompheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate.

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.