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Medications for Psoriasis

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
ammonium lactate / halobetasol 10 1 review for ammonium lactate / halobetasol to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate / halobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Cordran Tape 10 4 reviews for Cordran Tape to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
flurandrenolide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
flurandrenolide 10 5 reviews for flurandrenolide to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
flurandrenolide topical
Brand names:
Cordran, Cordran Tape, Cordran SP, Nolix
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ionil T 10 1 review for Ionil T to treat Psoriasis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Kenalog-10 10 1 review for Kenalog-10 to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Neoral 10 1 review for Neoral to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclosporine systemic
Drug class:
calcineurin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Scytera 10 1 review for Scytera to treat Psoriasis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Temovate 10 2 reviews for Temovate to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
triamcinolone 9.9 7 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand names:
Kenalog-40, Aristospan, Clinacort, Kenalog-10
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Kenalog-40 9.8 4 reviews for Kenalog-40 to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cyclosporine 9.6 8 reviews for cyclosporine to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclosporine systemic
Brand names:
Neoral, Gengraf
Drug class:
calcineurin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Duobrii 9.5 2 reviews for Duobrii to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
halobetasol / tazarotene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
halobetasol / tazarotene 9.5 2 reviews for halobetasol / tazarotene to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
halobetasol / tazarotene topical
Brand name:
Duobrii
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Elocon 9.4 15 reviews for Elocon to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
mometasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
mometasone 9.3 20 reviews for mometasone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
mometasone topical
Brand name:
Elocon
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Topicort 9.3 3 reviews for Topicort to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
desoximetasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Olux 9.1 8 reviews for Olux to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
coal tar/salicylic acid/sulfur 9.0 1 review for coal tar/salicylic acid/sulfur to treat Psoriasis
OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar/salicylic acid/sulfur topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
desonide 9.0 4 reviews for desonide to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
desonide topical
Brand names:
Desonate, DesOwen, LoKara, Verdeso
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
MG217 Medicated Tar 9.0 3 reviews for MG217 Medicated Tar to treat Psoriasis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Taclonex Scalp 9.0 2 reviews for Taclonex Scalp to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ultravate 9.0 1 review for Ultravate to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
halobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
clobetasol 8.8 69 reviews for clobetasol to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Brand names:
Clobex, Temovate, Olux, Olux-E, Clobevate, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Embeline, Embeline E, Impoyz, Tovet
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Kenalog 8.8 14 reviews for Kenalog to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
tazarotene 8.7 3 reviews for tazarotene to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N
Generic name:
tazarotene topical
Brand name:
Tazorac
Drug class:
topical acne agents, topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Tazorac 8.7 3 reviews for Tazorac to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N
Generic name:
tazarotene topical
Drug class:
topical acne agents, topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Clobex 8.6 30 reviews for Clobex to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clocortolone 8.5 2 reviews for clocortolone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clocortolone topical
Brand name:
Cloderm
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cloderm 8.5 2 reviews for Cloderm to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clocortolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
desoximetasone 8.4 8 reviews for desoximetasone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
desoximetasone topical
Brand name:
Topicort
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
triamcinolone 8.4 25 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Brand names:
Kenalog, Aristocort A, Cinolar, Trianex, Triasil, Triderm, Tritocin
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
calcitriol 8.3 4 reviews for calcitriol to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcitriol topical
Brand name:
Vectical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Stelara 8.3 138 reviews for Stelara to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
ustekinumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ustekinumab 8.3 140 reviews for ustekinumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
ustekinumab systemic
Brand names:
Stelara, Selarsdi, Wezlana
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Vectical 8.3 4 reviews for Vectical to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcitriol topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
infliximab 8.2 6 reviews for infliximab to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Brand names:
Remicade, Avsola, Inflectra, Renflexis, Ixifi
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ixekizumab 8.2 24 reviews for ixekizumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
ixekizumab systemic
Brand name:
Taltz
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Taltz 8.2 23 reviews for Taltz to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
ixekizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
etanercept Off-label 8.1 29 reviews for etanercept to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
etanercept systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Off-label:
Yes
methotrexate 8.1 92 reviews for methotrexate to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Brand names:
Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall, Jylamvo
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
alclometasone 8.0 1 review for alclometasone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
alclometasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
DesOwen 8.0 1 review for DesOwen to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
desonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Embeline 8.0 1 review for Embeline to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
halobetasol 8.0 14 reviews for halobetasol to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
halobetasol topical
Brand names:
Ultravate, Bryhali, Halonate
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydrocortisone / pramoxine 8.0 1 review for hydrocortisone / pramoxine to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical
Brand name:
Pramosone
Drug class:
anorectal preparations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pramosone 8.0 1 review for Pramosone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
coal tar 7.9 20 reviews for coal tar to treat Psoriasis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Brand names:
Psoriasin, Anti-Dandruff, Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Cutar, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Elta Tar, Fototar, Ionil T, Medotar, MG217 Medicated Tar, MG217 Psoriasis, Neutrogena T/Derm, Neutrogena T/Gel, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength, Oxipor VHC, PC Tar, Psoriatar, Scytera, Tarsum, Therapeutic
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
fluocinonide 7.8 19 reviews for fluocinonide to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
fluocinonide topical
Brand names:
Fluocinonide-E, Vanos
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Remicade 7.8 5 reviews for Remicade to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Taclonex 7.8 39 reviews for Taclonex to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
secukinumab 7.6 17 reviews for secukinumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
secukinumab systemic
Brand name:
Cosentyx
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Soriatane 7.6 8 reviews for Soriatane to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N X
Generic name:
acitretin systemic
Drug class:
antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cosentyx 7.5 16 reviews for Cosentyx to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
secukinumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
brodalumab 7.2 6 reviews for brodalumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
brodalumab systemic
Brand name:
Siliq
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
guselkumab 7.2 24 reviews for guselkumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
guselkumab systemic
Brand name:
Tremfya
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
risankizumab 7.2 13 reviews for risankizumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
risankizumab systemic
Brand name:
Skyrizi
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Psoriasin 7.1 12 reviews for Psoriasin to treat Psoriasis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
betamethasone / calcipotriene 7.0 74 reviews for betamethasone / calcipotriene to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
Brand names:
Taclonex, Enstilar, Taclonex Scalp, Wynzora
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tacrolimus Off-label 7.0 2 reviews for tacrolimus to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
tacrolimus topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
adalimumab 6.9 116 reviews for adalimumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Brand names:
Humira, Abrilada, Amjevita, Cyltezo, Hadlima, Hulio, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Simlandi, Yuflyma, Yusimry
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Humira 6.9 114 reviews for Humira to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Skyrizi 6.9 12 reviews for Skyrizi to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
risankizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tremfya 6.8 22 reviews for Tremfya to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
guselkumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
calcipotriene 6.5 35 reviews for calcipotriene to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcipotriene topical
Brand names:
Dovonex, Calcitrene, Kalosar, Sorilux
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dovonex 6.2 24 reviews for Dovonex to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
betamethasone 6.0 1 review for betamethasone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone topical
Brand names:
Luxiq, Sernivo
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisone 6.0 15 reviews for prednisone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Siliq 6.0 4 reviews for Siliq to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
brodalumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
acitretin 5.6 35 reviews for acitretin to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N X
Generic name:
acitretin systemic
Brand name:
Soriatane
Drug class:
antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Enstilar 5.5 26 reviews for Enstilar to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ilumya 5.3 4 reviews for Ilumya to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
tildrakizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tildrakizumab 5.3 4 reviews for tildrakizumab to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
tildrakizumab systemic
Brand name:
Ilumya
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
methylprednisolone 5.0 2 reviews for methylprednisolone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
hydrocortisone 3.5 4 reviews for hydrocortisone to treat Psoriasis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Brand names:
Cortizone-10, Locoid, Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Caldecort, Cortizone-5, Dermtex HC, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid Lipocream, NuCort, Pandel, Sarnol-HC, Texacort, U-Cort
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cortizone-10 1.0 1 review for Cortizone-10 to treat Psoriasis
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sorilux 1.0 1 review for Sorilux to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Abrilada Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Acthar Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
corticotropin systemic
Drug class:
corticotropin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ala-Cort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp HP Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
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Rx C N
Generic name:
amcinonide topical
Brand name:
Cyclocort
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Amjevita Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ammonium lactate/urea Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate/urea topical
Brand names:
Carb-O-Lac5, Carb-O-Lac HP, Kerasal Ultra 20, Ultralytic, Ultralytic 2
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
anthralin Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
anthralin topical
Brand names:
Dritho-Scalp, Drithocreme, Zithranol, Zithranol-RR
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
side effects
Anti-Dandruff Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
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Rx C N
Generic name:
diflorasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
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Rx C N
Generic name:
diflorasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
apremilast Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
apremilast systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Aquanil HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aristocort A Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aristospan Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Avsola Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Balnetar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Beta HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Betatar Gel Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Bryhali Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
halobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Calcitrene Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Caldecort Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Capex Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Carb-O-Lac5 Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate/urea topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Carb-O-Lac HP Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate/urea topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
certolizumab Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
certolizumab systemic
Brand name:
Cimzia
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Cimzia Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
certolizumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cinolar Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clinacort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clobevate Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clodan Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
coal tar/salicylic acid Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
coal tar/salicylic acid topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions,
Cordran Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
flurandrenolide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cordran SP Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
flurandrenolide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cormax Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cormax Scalp Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
corticotropin Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
corticotropin systemic
Brand names:
Acthar, H.P. Acthar Gel
Drug class:
corticotropin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Cortizone-5 Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cutar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Cyclocort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
amcinonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cyltezo Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Derma-Smoothe / FS Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Derma-Smoothe / FS (Body Oil) Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Derma-Smoothe / FS (Scalp) Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dermatop Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
prednicarbate topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dermtex HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Desonate Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
desonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dexamethasone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
DHS Tar Shampoo Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
diflorasone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
diflorasone topical
Brand names:
Apexicon, ApexiCon E
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Doak Tar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Dritho-Scalp Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
anthralin topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
side effects
Drithocreme Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
anthralin topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Elta Tar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Embeline E Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
fluocinolone Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Brand names:
Derma-Smoothe / FS (Scalp), Synalar, Capex, Derma-Smoothe / FS, Derma-Smoothe / FS (Body Oil), Synalar Ointment
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Fluocinonide-E Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
fluocinonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Fototar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Gengraf Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclosporine systemic
Drug class:
calcineurin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
H.P. Acthar Gel Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
corticotropin systemic
Drug class:
corticotropin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hadlima Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
halcinonide Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
halcinonide topical
Brand name:
Halog
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Halog Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
halcinonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Halonate Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
halobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hulio Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydroxyurea Off-label Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
hydroxyurea systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Hyrimoz Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Idacio Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Impoyz Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Inflectra Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Itch-X Lotion Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ixifi Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Jylamvo Rate Add review
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kalosar Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kerasal Ultra 20 Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate/urea topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Locoid Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Locoid Lipocream Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LoKara Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
desonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Luxiq Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Medotar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
methoxsalen Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
methoxsalen systemic
Brand name:
Oxsoralen-Ultra
Drug class:
psoralens
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
MG217 Psoriasis Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Mometacure Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
dimethicone / mometasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Neutrogena T/Derm Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Neutrogena T/Gel Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Nolix Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
flurandrenolide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
NuCort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Olux-E Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Otrexup Rate Add review
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Oxipor VHC Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Oxsoralen-Ultra Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
methoxsalen systemic
Drug class:
psoralens
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pandel Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
PC Tar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
prednicarbate Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
prednicarbate topical
Brand name:
Dermatop
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisolone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Psoriatar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
R A Acne Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
resorcinol topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Rasuvo Rate Add review
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Renflexis Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Resinol Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
resorcinol topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
resorcinol Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
resorcinol topical
Brand names:
R A Acne, Resinol
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sarnol-HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Selarsdi Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
ustekinumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sernivo Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Simlandi Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Synalar Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Synalar Ointment Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tarsum Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Texacort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Therapeutic Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Tovet Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Trexall Rate Add review
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Trianex Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Triasil Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Triderm Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tritocin Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
U-Cort Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ultralytic Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate/urea topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ultralytic 2 Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate/urea topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Vanos Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
fluocinonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Verdeso Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
desonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Wezlana Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
ustekinumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Wynzora Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Yuflyma Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Yusimry Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zithranol Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
anthralin topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
side effects
Zithranol-RR Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
anthralin topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
side effects

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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