Comparing Alclometasone Topical vs Desonide Topical
| Alclometasone topical | Desonide topical |
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| Alclometasone topical | Desonide topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema. Alclometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Allergies, Dermatitis, Eczema. Desonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema
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| More about Alclometasone topical | More about Desonide topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Alclometasone topical has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Desonide topical has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% 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 Alclometasone topical side effects |
View all Desonide topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Alclometasone topical prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Delonide, Desonate, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment, DesOwen, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, DesRx, LoKara, Verdeso View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 47 drugs are known to interact with Alclometasone topical:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Desonide 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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December 14, 1982 |
January 04, 1972 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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