Comparing Adapalene Topical vs Clobetasol / Niacinamide Topical
| Adapalene topical | Clobetasol / niacinamide topical |
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| Adapalene topical | Clobetasol / niacinamide topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Acne. Adapalene topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders. Clobetasol / niacinamide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Adapalene topical | |||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Adapalene topical has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 518 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Differin, Plixda | Chlooxia, Oxiachlo | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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51 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Adapalene topical:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Clobetasol / niacinamide topical:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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May 31, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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.
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