DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM vs ISENTRESS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM and ISENTRESS 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	DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM	ISENTRESS
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM	RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Macleods Pharms Ltd	Msd Sub Merck
Dosage forms	Tablet	Powder, Tablet, chewable, Tablet
Drug class	Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor	Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 14 hours	—
Treats	Hiv Infections	Hiv Infections

dolutegravir sodium isentress

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM

RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Macleods Pharms Ltd

Msd Sub Merck

Dosage forms

Tablet

Powder, Tablet, chewable, Tablet

Drug class

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 14 hours

—

Treats

Hiv Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dolutegravir Sodium and Isentress?

Dolutegravir Sodium contains Dolutegravir Sodium, while Isentress contains Raltegravir Potassium — 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.