PENNTUSS vs TUZISTRA XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	PENNTUSS	TUZISTRA XR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX AND CODEINE POLISTIREX	CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX AND CODEINE POLISTIREX
Manufacturer	Fisons	Tris Pharma Inc
Dosage forms	Suspension, extended release	Suspension, extended release
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

penntuss tuzistra xr

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX AND CODEINE POLISTIREX

Manufacturer

Fisons

Tris Pharma Inc

Dosage forms

Suspension, extended release

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Penntuss and Tuzistra XR?

Both Penntuss and Tuzistra XR share the active ingredient Chlorpheniramine Polistirex and Codeine Polistirex.

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.