Comparing Aczone vs Bactrim
Aczone | Bactrim |
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Aczone (dapsone) | Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne. Aczone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Bactrim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be higher in the elderly... View more |
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More about Aczone (dapsone) | More about Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Aczone has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 228 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Bactrim has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 614 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Aczone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Bactrim side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Aczone prices |
View all Bactrim prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim brands include: Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
14 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 104 drugs are known to interact with Aczone:
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A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with Bactrim:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 07, 2005 |
July 30, 1973 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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