AK-Spore Ointment Alternatives Compared
| AK-Spore Ointment (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Erythromycin ophthalmic | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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| AK-Spore Ointment (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Erythromycin ophthalmic | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Blepharitis, Hordeolum, Blepharoconjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratitis, Keratoconjunctivitis. AK-Spore Ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial. Erythromycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratitis, Uveitis. TobraDex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
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| More about (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | More about Erythromycin ophthalmic | More about TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) | ||||||||
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Erythromycin ophthalmic has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
TobraDex has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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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View all AK-Spore Ointment side effects |
View all Erythromycin ophthalmic side effects |
View all TobraDex side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: Neo-Polycin, Neocidin, Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment, Triple Antibiotic Ophthalmic Ointment |
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Other dexamethasone / tobramycin brands include: Tobradex ST | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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N/A |
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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. |
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. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 9 drugs are known to interact with AK-Spore Ointment:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with TobraDex:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease 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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June 29, 1964 |
August 18, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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