Brand Comparison Table: Quick Overview

Brand Comparison: Quick Overview

Brand	Manufacturer	Origin	Codeine	Promethazine	Price (473ml)	Status
Wockhardt	Wockhardt USA	🇺🇸 USA	10mg/5ml	6.25mg/5ml	€370-€2,400	✓ Available
Tris	Tris Pharma	🇺🇸 USA	10mg/5ml	6.25mg/5ml	€230-€3,500	✓ Available
Akorn/Hi-Tech	Akorn Inc.	🇺🇸 USA	10mg/5ml	6.25mg/5ml	€250-€5,500	✓ Available
Quagen	Quagen Pharma	🇺🇸 USA	10mg/5ml	6.25mg/5ml	€230-€3,499	✓ Available
Toseina	Faes Farma	🇪🇸 Spain	2mg/ml	—	€100-€2,500	✓ Available
Codipront	Various	🇪🇸 Spain	Variable	Variable	€69-€1,210	✓ Available
Stilpane	Various	🇿🇦 S. Africa	Variable	Yes	€125-€5,000	✓ Available
Actavis	Actavis	🇺🇸 USA	10mg/5ml	6.25mg/5ml	N/A	✗ Discontinued

* Prices vary based on quantity and availability. Discontinued products should be avoided as they are always counterfeit.

Detailed Specifications Comparison

Feature	Wockhardt	Tris	Akorn/Hi-Tech	Quagen	Toseina
Color	Purple	Purple/Yellow	Red/Green	Purple	Red
Consistency	Thick, viscous	More liquidy	Thick, syrupy	Medium thickness	Medium thickness
Flavor Profile	Sweet, smooth	Mild, less sweet	Sweet, medicinal	Sweet, mild bitter	Raspberry/Cherry
Alcohol Content	7%	7%	7%	7%	Varies
Bottle Sizes	473ml	473ml, 500ml	473ml, 118ml	473ml	250ml
Primary Use	Cough, allergies	Cough, cold	Upper respiratory	Cough, allergies	Dry cough
Sedation Level	High	Moderate	High	Moderate	Moderate
Onset Time	15-30 min	15-30 min	15-30 min	15-30 min	20-40 min
Duration	4-6 hours	4-6 hours	4-6 hours	4-6 hours	4-6 hours

Price & Value Comparison (Per Bottle)

Brand	Entry Price	Mid-Range	Bulk (10+)	Value Rating	Best For
Wockhardt	€370	€800	€2,400	★★★★★ Premium	Experienced users
Tris	€230	€500	€900	★★★★☆ Good	Budget-conscious
Akorn	€250	€600	€2,400	★★★★☆ Good	Quality seekers
Quagen	€230	€550	€3,499	★★★★☆ Good	Modern alternative
Toseina	€100	€300	€850	★★★★★ BEST VALUE	Beginners, Europeans
Codipront	€69	€200	€1,210	★★★★★ BUDGET	Light users
Stilpane	€125	€400	€5,000	★★★☆☆ Moderate	Pain + cough combo

Beginner vs. Experienced User Guide

Brand	Beginner Friendly?	Why/Why Not	Starting Dose
Toseina	✓ YES	Lower concentration, European quality, milder effects	5-10ml
Tris	✓ YES	Lighter consistency, easier to measure, less sedating	5ml
Quagen	✓ YES	Balanced formulation, moderate thickness	5ml
Akorn	⚠ MAYBE	Potent, thick consistency requires careful measurement	2.5-5ml
Wockhardt	✗ NO	High potency, thick consistency, strong sedation	2.5ml
Codipront	✓ YES	Lower potency, widely available	5-10ml
Stilpane	⚠ MAYBE	Contains additional ingredients (paracetamol)	Follow label

Shipping & Availability by Region

Brand	🇺🇸 USA	🇪🇺 Europe	🇬🇧 UK	🇨🇦 Canada	🇦🇺 Australia	Stock Status
Wockhardt	✓	✓	✓	✓	⚠ Restricted	AVAILABLE
Tris	✓	✓	✓	✓	⚠ Restricted	HIGH DEMAND
Akorn	✓	✓	✓	✓	⚠ Restricted	LIMITED
Quagen	✓	✓	✓	✓	⚠ Restricted	AVAILABLE
Toseina	⚠ Customs	✓ Easy	✓ Easy	⚠ Customs	✗ Restricted	READILY AVAILABLE
Codipront	⚠ Customs	✓ Easy	⚠ Customs	⚠ Customs	✗ Restricted	SEASONAL
Stilpane	⚠ Customs	⚠ Customs	⚠ Customs	⚠ Customs	✗ Restricted	LIMITED

Legend: ✓ = Ships with tracking | ⚠ = Customs risk possible | ✗ = Not available

Quick Reference: Which Brand Should You Choose?

If You Want…	Choose This Brand	Why	Shop Now
The “classic” experience	Wockhardt	Most sought-after, premium quality, thick consistency	View →
Easiest to find	Toseina	Widely available, affordable, European quality	View →
Best value for money	Tris	Good quality, lower price point, decent availability	View →
Milder effects	Codipront	Lower potency, good for daytime use	View →
Thickest syrup	Akorn	Coats throat well, long-lasting relief	View →
Newest option	Quagen	Modern formulation, reliable supply	View →
Pain + cough relief	Stilpane	Contains paracetamol for additional pain relief	View →